Nigerian Premier League

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 0–0 draw against Plateau United in their NPFL clash at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The result maintained Nasarawa’s position at the top of the league table, giving them 31 points from 17 games. Mangut said his side “deserved a share of […]

On Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Shooting Stars SC and Abia Warriors secured valuable away victories, while defending champions Remo Stars suffered a surprise 2–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on Sunday. At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Shooting Stars edged Barau FC 1–0 thanks to Sodiq Ibrahim’s goal in

Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after playing out a 1-1 draw with Rangers International at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday. The first half ended goalless as both sides struggled to find a breakthrough. It was Promise Anyanwu who finally put

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