Nigerian Premier League

Akwa United kept their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) survival hopes alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Ikorodu City on Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Tension gripped the home crowd early on when Wisdom Ubani fired Ikorodu City ahead in the 19th minute. With just three matches remaining, […]

Abia Warriors have bolstered their ambition to secure a continental ticket after edging out Doma United 2-0 in an intense Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. The home side showed dominance throughout the match, capitalising on their chances to ensure the vital three points. Pascal Nwabueze opened the scoring midway through the first half, giving Abia

There was no disputing the better side as Kano Pillars swept past Rivers United with a 2-0 victory in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 35 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Head coach Finidi George admitted that the result was well deserved. Goals from Ahmed Musa and seasoned midfielder Rabiu Ali sealed a comprehensive

Remo Stars FC are on the cusp of making history, needing just one more victory to clinch their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The Ikenne-based club’s path to glory was cleared further on Friday after Rivers United fell 2–0 to Kano Pillars, thanks to goals from Super Eagles veteran Ahmed Musa and club

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF Disciplinary Committee is set to impose stiff penalties on Heartland FC and Abia Warriors FC for failing to honour financial settlements awarded to former players by the Players’ Status Arbitration Committee PSAC. Heartland FC defaulted on a structured payment agreement reached on October 14, 2024, with players Chukwude Stephen, Momoh

Remo Stars took a massive step toward clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title with a vital 1–0 win over regional rivals Shooting Stars in a fiercely contested Southwest Derby. Midfielder Alex Oyowah struck the decisive goal half an hour into the game, sealing all three points for the visitors. The win sees

Matchday 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrills across the country as Enyimba, Katsina United, and Enugu Rangers claimed important victories. In Aba, Brown Ideye made the difference for Enyimba in their 2–1 win over Kano Pillars. Joseph Atule opened the scoring in the 34th minute before Ideye doubled the lead early in

Kwara United midfielder Akeem Akanni is set to miss his fifth straight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match due to fatigue related issues, despite returning to light training. The Afonja Warriors face Heartland FC this Sunday in Matchday 34 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Coach Tunde Sanni has been cautious with Akanni’s return,

Nasarawa United took a crucial step toward escaping relegation with a dramatic 3-2 win over Plateau United on NPFL Matchday 33, earning the team a ₦3.5 million reward from the state government and sports commissioner. The thrilling encounter at Lafia City Stadium not only brought three vital points but also matched Plateau’s points tally of

As the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL barrels towards its dramatic finale, matchday action delivered upsets, comebacks, and shifting positions in the league table. Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf added another chapter to his stellar season by netting his 15th goal in a thrilling 3-2 win over Plateau United. Heartland FC, battling relegation and weighed by