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NPFL: 3SC, Oyo Pillar Of Sports Foundation To Honour Club Legends on Home Matchdays

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 1, 2026

Two former Oluyole Warriors players will be honoured at selected fixtures each season, each receiving a customised jersey, cash award, and appreciation gift once the new NPFL campaign begins. Shooting Stars Sports Club, popularly known as 3SC, will honour club legends […]

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NPFL: Clubs Without Functional Websites Risk Losing Licensing — Owumi Warns

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 1, 2026

The league’s chief operating officer says poor digital presence across all 20 clubs is costing the NPFL millions in sponsorship revenue, and wants dedicated, professionally staffed media departments at every club. NPFL chief operating officer Davidson Owumi has warned participating clubs they must build

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Rangers International Choose Remo Stars Stadium for 2026/27 CAFCL Home Games

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 29, 2026

The nine time Nigerian champions confirm the tentative venue as renovation work continues at their traditional home, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Rangers International will play their preliminary round home matches in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League at the Remo Stars Stadium in

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Kwara United Unveil 16 New Signings as Titiloye Sets NPFL Title, Federation Cup Double Target

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 24, 2026

The Ilorin club retained the core of last season’s squad while bringing in experienced NPFL campaigners and a Malian goalkeeper, as chairman Kumbi Titiloye sets an ambitious target for the new season. Kwara United have unveiled 16 new signings ahead

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NPFL: Amapakabo Returns as Abia Warriors Confirm Coach’s Recall After Suspension

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 23, 2026

Executive chairman John Obuh says the club is leaning on continuity and team spirit heading into the 2026/27 season, after resolving the disagreement that led to the suspension. Abia Warriors have confirmed that head coach Imama Amapakabo has returned to the club’s dugout after

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‘N1 Billion Alone Won’t Save Our League’ — Edema Fuludu Demands Accountability as NPFL Prize Money Soars

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 22, 2026

The former Warri Wolves administrator says referees and match officials also need prompt payment, and that corruption must be tackled if the record prize is to mean anything. Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has welcomed the decision

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Etafia Appointed Goalkeeper Coach at Young Africans

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 22, 2026

The former Nigeria international joins the East African powerhouse’s newly assembled technical crew, capping a decade long coaching journey through South African football. Former Nigeria international Greg Etafia has been appointed goalkeeper coach of Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans, joining the club’s newly assembled technical crew under

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NPFL Reforms Are Welcome, But Nigerian Football Needs Total Restructuring — Lawal Abiodun

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 21, 2026

‘NPFL Reforms Are Welcome, But Nigerian Football Needs Total Restructuring’ — Lawal Abiodun The Utility Sports FC president says the NSC’s proposed player pay rise is a good start, but warns it could strain privately owned clubs without proper government support. Lawal Abiodun, president and head coach of Utility Sports Football Club, has called for

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CAFCL: Awazie, Obot Lead Wave of New Signings to Rivers United

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 18, 2026

Finidi George’s side have added a string of experienced NPFL players as they build a squad capable of competing on both domestic and continental fronts. Rivers United continue to strengthen their squad with quality, experienced additions ahead of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign,

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Akwa United Chairman Eno, Coach Offor Back Immortality FC Pre-Season Cup

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 16, 2026

Cash rewards for the tournament’s top scorer and MVP have raised the stakes at the grassroots competition being held at the Uyo Township Stadium. Akwa United chairman Joseph Eno and head coach Paul Offor have thrown their support behind the 11th edition of the

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