Nigerian Premier League

The 20 clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL are set to decide on the format for the new season at their Annual General Meeting AGM in Abuja. The clubs will choose between a full scheduled league of 38 matchdays and an abridged season due to financial constraints. The lack of a title sponsor […]

Imama Amapakabo, the newly appointed coach of Abia Warriors, has assured fans and supporters that they can expect trophies next season. Abia Warriors narrowly missed out on winning titles and qualifying for continental competitions after their defeat to El Kanemi Warriors in the Federation Cup final. Amapakabo, who previously served as an assistant coach for

Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has acknowledged the difficulties of defending the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title after leading the Flying Antelopes to their eighth NPFL championship last season. In a recent statement to Rangers media, Ilechukwu expressed his commitment to preparing a strong team for the new season, focusing on both the NPFL

Paul Offor, the former coach of Sporting Lagos, has been officially appointed as the new head coach of NPFL club Kano Pillars. Offor has signed a two year contract, succeeding Abdu Maikaba, who was dismissed by the management board. Offor’s tenure at Sporting Lagos saw him achieve promotion to the NPFL, although his stint ended

Junior Nduka, captain of Remo Stars of Ikenne, has admitted that the team is not yet prepared for their upcoming CAF Champions League encounter against ASFAR of Morocco. The confession came after the draw that paired Remo Stars with ASFAR in the first round preliminary stage. Reflecting on their past encounters, Nduka recalled how Remo

Due to their impressive record on the continent, Enyimba has been exempted from the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Known as ‘The People’s Elephant,’ they are among 12 clubs granted a bye. The other clubs include USMA Algiers Algeria, Asec Mimosas Cote d’Ivoire, Stade Malien Mali, El Masry and Zamalek Egypt, Simba

Imama Amapakabo, the former Nigeria U23 coach, has rejoined Abia Warriors to lead the team in the new NPFL season. He has signed a two year contract with the Umuahia based club. Amapakabo previously managed the Abia Warriors during the 2020/21 season. His coaching career in the NPFL includes stints with Enyimba and El Kanemi

Chief Boniface Uche, Chairman of Abia Comets FC, has clarified the reasons behind the club’s decision to drop a significant number of players. This move is part of a strategic plan to re engineer the team for improved performance in the upcoming football season. Abia Comets, who finished fifth in the 2023/2024 NNL season with

Rangers International F.C., reigning NPFL 2023/2024 champions and participants in the CAF Champions League 2024/2025, have announced their pre season squad. The management has called back retained and newly engaged players to commence pre season activities in Coal City on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The squad includes 28 players, among them Super Eagles invitee Kenneth

Veteran coach Gbenga Ogunbote has revealed his reasons for extending his contract with Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC of Ibadan, despite speculation that he might leave at the end of the season. Ogunbote led 3SC to a fourth-place finish in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL this season. Ogunbote, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars,