Nigerian Premier League

Nasarawa United returned to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Monday at the Lafia City Stadium. After a goalless first half, the hosts broke the deadlock in the 65th minute when substitute Moyi Hassan struck his decisive finish proving enough to […]

At 44, Rabiu Ali once again demonstrated why he remains a talisman for Kano Pillars, scoring twice as the veteran midfielder inspired his side to a 2–1 victory over Kun Khalifat FC in Katsina on Sunday. Ali opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a curling free-kick that left Kun Khalifat’s goalkeeper helpless, sending

At Ikenne, Remo Stars overcame Enyimba International FC 2–1 on Sunday as Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced drama and late-minute heroics. Victor Mbaoma struck early for Remo Stars, putting them ahead after just three minutes.  Enyimba responded through Edidiong Ezekiel in the 32nd minute to restore parity.  But Mbaoma grabbed

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed admitted frustration after his side’s 2–0 defeat at home to Kwara United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 encounter in Ilorin. The match was settled in the first half Bright Babatunde struck in the 15th minute, then the visitors doubled the lead via an own goal

Sunday Megwo, the in-form forward for Abia Warriors, says he is confident of surpassing last season’s tally as he sets his sights on a 15-goal haul this campaign. Megwo and Anthony Ijoma now plying his trade in Bosnia combined for 25 of Abia Warriors’ 43 league goals last season, a contribution that played a major

In a tense and gritty South-West derby on Wednesday, Shooting Stars clinched a narrow 1–0 win over Remo Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The only goal of the match came in the 35th minute when Ismail Ayodele slotted home, giving the Oluyole Warriors the advantage they would cling onto until the final

On Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nasarawa United suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat away to Warri Wolves. The game was decided early when Othuke Egbo struck in the 7th minute to hand Warri Wolves the three points. Nasarawa United’s technical adviser Mbwas Mangut expressed his frustration — but also tried

Ikorodu City climbed back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, edging Abia Warriors 1–0 in a tense Matchday 15 encounter that capped a weekend packed with drama, late goals, and pivotal shifts across the league. At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Chidera Oparaocha proved the difference-maker, firing home in the

Enyimba beat long-time rivals Rangers International 2-1 in Sunday’s oriental derby in Aba. Shooting Stars ended a four game winless stretch by edging out El‑Kanemi Warriors 1-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. In Aba, Enyimba took the lead just before the interval through Chidera Michael, who struck three minutes before half-time. The hosts doubled

The contest for the Nigeria Premier Football League Golden Boot has erupted into one of the most competitive races in recent years, with only a single goal separating the league’s leading scorer from a determined group of challengers after 14 rounds of matches. Reigning top scorer Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United currently sits at the