Nigerian Premier League

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 […]

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

Matchday 3 of the 2024–25 NPFL delivered intriguing contests across the league: Remo Stars secured a 1-0 home win over Wolves, with Samson Olasupo rising to the occasion with a 77th-minute strike, keeping them among the early pace-setters. In the South-West derby, Ikorodu City fought for a hard-earned 1-1 draw away at Shooting Stars (3SC).

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, was full of praise for his side’s resilience following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri a win that came at a crucial juncture in their NPFL campaign. He spoke candidly about the challenges his team faced and how they ultimately managed to secure maximum points. Speaking

Kwara United captain Kabiru Mohammed has described his team’s 2–0 home victory against Kun Khalifat FC as a major motivator ahead of upcoming fixtures. The Harmony Boys claimed their first win of the NPFL season in Ilorin, with new signings Aule Shirsha Johnmark and Kingsley Obiora delivering the goals. Following the match, Mohammed emphasised his

The first South-West Derby of the NPFL 2025/26 season promises drama as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) prepare to host rivals, following a major restructuring of the team. Last season’s derby against Ikorodu City FC ended controversially, with fans attacking the visiting team at Lekan Salami Stadium, resulting in a ₦5 million fine for 3SC

Enyimba’s head coach, Stanley Eguma, heaped praise on his side’s resilience following their hard-earned 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Aba. New signing Joseph Abiodun delivered the early breakthrough with a fifth-minute header, which proved the difference in the People’s Elephant’s first home victory of the season. Eguma, reflecting on his experience dating back to

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