Nigerian Premier League

Niger Tornadoes Secure First-Ever NPFL Away Points in Warri

Niger Tornadoes Secure First-Ever NPFL Away Points in Warri

The only goal of the match came in the 27th minute, with midfielder Sarki finding the back of the net. This goal proved to be the difference, as Niger Tornadoes held on to secure all three points. The victory marked a significant achievement for the club, highlighting their growing competitiveness in the league. Head coach […]

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Mangut Praises Nasarawa United After Six-Match Unbeaten Run

Mangut Praises Nasarawa United After Six-Match Unbeaten Run

Nasarawa United head coach Mangut Mbwas has expressed satisfaction following his team’s narrow 1–0 win over Bendel Insurance that saw them extend their unbeaten run to six league matches. The victory also solidified Nasarawa’s hold atop the NPFL standings, placing them four points clear at the summit. Speaking after the match, Mangut commended his players’

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Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

Rivers United maintained their unbeaten run in the NPFL after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The first half ended goalless, with both sides missing chances. The deadlock was broken early in the second half, five minutes in, when Maclyn Biokpo converted a penalty to

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Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars finally snare first win of NPFL season

Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars finally snare first win of NPFL season

Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro expressed relief after his side finally ended their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League.  3SC beat Niger Tornadoes 3-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, to claim their first victory of the season. Ayodeji Bamidele opened the scoring for the Oluyole Warriors seven minutes before the break. Anthony

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Warri Wolves stranded en route to Maiduguri after multiple bus breakdowns

Warri Wolves stranded en route to Maiduguri after multiple bus breakdowns

A disastrous journey turned into a logistical nightmare for NPFL newcomers Warri Wolves, whose trip to Maiduguri for their clash against El-Kanemi Warriors was marred by bus breakdowns and delays. Original team bus broke down in Asaba, forcing the squad to wait while a replacement vehicle was arranged. The replacement bus also suffered mechanical issues

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Azeez, Katsina Utd Coach Target End to Four-Year Away Jinx

Azeez, Katsina Utd Coach Target End to Four-Year Away Jinx

Katsina United head coach Azeez Falolu has expressed optimism that his side can finally break their four-season away winless streak in the NPFL. Azeez pointed out that the players have shown signs of improvement and cohesion in training, emphasising the need for mental strength and consistency to secure results on the road. Despite their recent

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Shooting Stars Still Winless After Narrow Loss to Rivers United

Shooting Stars Still Winless After Narrow Loss to Rivers United

Shooting Stars’ search for a first victory of the 2025/26 NPFL season continued after they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The Oluyole Warriors went into the clash without a win from three games, and though they held firm in the first half, their resistance

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Enyimba Surge Past Bayelsa United; Musa’s Strike Lifts Kano Pillars

Enyimba Surge Past Bayelsa United; Musa’s Strike Lifts Kano Pillars

Enyimba secured a valuable away win over Bayelsa United with a strong showing on the road. Meanwhile, Kano Pillars edged a tight encounter thanks to a decisive goal from Musa. In Aba, Enyimba demonstrated composure and tactical discipline to earn all three points, silencing home fans and reaffirming their ambitions in the league. At the

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Rangers Seek Revenge as Pillars Eye First NPFL Win

Rangers Seek Revenge as Pillars Eye First NPFL Win

Eight-time Nigeria league champions Rangers International FC have stormed Kano with confidence as they prepare to take on Kano Pillars FC in a fierce NPFL 2025/26 matchday 4 encounter. The tie, set for Sunday, September 14 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, promises more than three points it is about pride and redemption. Last season, Pillars

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Engaging Error Costs Bayelsa United in Tight Away Clash

Engaging Error Costs Bayelsa United in Tight Away Clash

Bayelsa United’s head coach Monday Odigie admitted his side’s 1-0 loss to Niger Tornadoes was the result of a critical defensive slip in their Sunday NPFL Matchday 3 outing at Minna’s Bako Kontagora Stadium, according to. Ismaila Sarki’s 27th-minute header proved decisive and snapped Bayelsa’s two-match unbeaten streak. Odigie, a former Golden Eaglets coach, pinpointed

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