Nigerian Premier League

Abia Warriors head coach Kenneth Amapakabo has expressed satisfaction after his side secured their fourth away victory of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season — a 1–0 triumph over Lobi Stars at the Tundun Ikoku Stadium in Makurdi. The lone goal came in the 12th minute from Francis Uzoho (not to be confused […]

Rivers United have extended their lead atop the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings as the league entered a mid-season break. The Pride of Rivers secured a 1–0 victory over Rangers International on Matchday 19, earning them a four-point cushion at the top with 37 points at the halfway point of the campaign. The

Bendel Insurance wrapped up the opening half of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 2–0 home win over Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The victory marked the final fixture of the first round and showcased Insurance’s strong home form as they

Nigeria Premier Football League giants Enyimba FC are poised to appoint Deji Ayeni as their new technical adviser, with an official unveiling expected next week ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 NPFL season. Ayeni will take over from the interim management of Lawrence Ukaegbu, who has been in charge since the suspension of

Kano Pillars came from behind to secure a dramatic 2–1 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 18 clash, thrilling fans with a spirited late comeback. Despite Plateau United taking the early lead, Kano Pillars fought back to score twice and snatch all three points in an encounter that underscored

Defending NPFL champions Remo Stars suffered a 3–2 home defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Sunday, in a result that shook up the domestic league standings. Insurance took the lead through Wisdom Ndon in the 14th minute, and Chinedu Nwosu doubled it shortly before the half-hour. Remo Stars

Sunshine Stars salvaged a 1–1 draw with Abia Comets thanks to a late strike from Adeyosoye in their Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter preserving their unbeaten home record in the 2025/26 season. The Akure-based side looked set for defeat before the dramatic equaliser, which came deep into the match and ensured each team shared the

In a remarkable Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, Barau FC delivered one of the season’s most emphatic results, coming from behind to beat league leaders Rivers United 4–1 in Kano on Friday. Rivers struck early in the 5th minute through Osimaga Duke, catching the hosts off guard and silencing the Sani Abacha Stadium crowd.

Interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has declared that Enyimba FC are targeting nine points from their next three Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, as the People’s Elephant aim to climb up the table after a recent win. Ukaegbu made the comments after Enyimba thrashed Kwara United 3–1 at home, a result that lifted the

Rivers United continued their strong Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign by securing a 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United in Jos, strengthening their title bid and extending their unbeaten run this season. The Pride of Rivers were pegged back when Plateau United took the lead in the 20th minute through Nenrot Silas, but Rivers