Nigerian Premier League

El Kanemi Warriors coach Kabiru Dogo expressed satisfaction after his side secured a goalless draw against Ikorodu City in Lagos on 1 September 2025. He highlighted his team’s disciplined performance. “We came to Lagos aiming to pick up points and I’m pleased we got one. The boys stuck to the plan and followed instructions. We […]

Nurudeen Aweroro, head coach of Shooting Stars, expressed satisfaction with his side’s 1–1 draw against Bendel Insurance in their NPFL matchday two fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The draw marks the club’s first point of the season. Shooting Stars took the lead early through Ayodele Ismail in the fifth minute, but

Bayelsa United stunned Shooting Stars with a 1–0 win in Ibadan on matchday one of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). A 30th-minute header from Kehinde Lawal proved decisive at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Elsewhere the weekend offered no shortage of drama. Warri Wolves claimed a well-earned 1–0 away victory over Katsina United, courtesy of

At a modest ceremony in Lafia on Friday evening, Nasarawa United’s Chairman, Solomon Babanjah, unveiled the club’s new jerseys in the presence of the Nasarawa State Acting Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu. The kits, designed by China-based Elite King Sports Limited, owned by former

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that it has withdrawn provisional approval for the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, effectively banning Niger Tornadoes from using it for the 2025/26 season.The decision, communicated in a letter dated February 19, 2025, cited the stadium’s failure to meet the infrastructure criteria set out in the NPFL’s

Ahead of the 2025–26 NPFL season, Ikorodu City FC has promoted five standout academy players to the senior team following impressive performances. The rising talents defenders Chiemerie Ezeaka and Gift Udoh forwards Maliq Musa and Samuel Ezekiel; and midfielder Dagogo Ibifubara have earned their spots with full promotions to the first team. This move comes

The Nigeria Premier Football League will begin its 2025–26 season on 22 August, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated. Speaking at the pre-season seminar held in Lafia, he emphasised that the league’s calendar now mirrors the European season, a milestone he credits to a more structured schedule. He added that

Barau FC have secured the services of three Plateau United players Sunday Anthony (attacking midfielder), Jimmy Ambrose (defensive midfielder), and Muhd Muhd Umar (midfielder) as they prepare for their debut season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Other signings include goalkeeper Yusuf Bala from Niger Tornadoes winger Michael Enaruna from Bendel Insurance duo Abdulbari

Lobi Stars Football Club has presented Coach Abubakar Bala as its new Technical Adviser in Makurdi, marking the commencement of a determined rebuilding effort to return to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Chairman Dr Philip Nongu, who also serves as Acting Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Creativity, acknowledged the challenges inherited from the previous

Abia Warriors have secured the signature of striker Chindi Merpring as they ready for the upcoming NPFL campaign and their debut in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigeria National League’s top scorer with four goals last season, Merpring joins from Edel FC as part of Head Coach Imama Amapakabo’s squad-building drive. Meanwhile, six players including