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Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

Speaking anonymously to protect his standing within the system he’s criticising, an active Nigerian referee says the death of a colleague should be the trigger for structural change, not just another fitness test debate. An active Nigerian referee has called for comprehensive reform of the country’s refereeing structure, arguing that the death of Plateau State

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Rangers, Plateau United Set For NPFL Super Six Preseason Final

Rangers, Plateau United Set For NPFL Super Six Preseason Final

Reigning NPFL champions Rangers International travel to Jos to face hosts Plateau United, both sides chasing a confidence-boosting trophy before the new season begins. NPFL champions Rangers International will face hosts Plateau United in the final of the 2026 NPFL Super Six Preseason Tournament at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The final kicks off

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NPFL Pre-Season Transfer Activity Intensifies Ahead Of Kickoff

NPFL Pre-Season Transfer Activity Intensifies Ahead Of Kickoff

With a record prize purse on the line and kickoff barely a week away, NPFL clubs across the country are racing to complete their squad rebuilds. Preparations for the 2026/27 NPFL season are entering their final phase, with a tentative kickoff scheduled for the weekend of August 27-29. Top-flight clubs across the country are actively

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Shooting Stars Name Salisu Yusuf As New Technical Adviser

Shooting Stars Name Salisu Yusuf As New Technical Adviser

Shooting Stars have turned to one of Nigerian football’s most experienced tacticians to lead their push in the new NPFL season and a return to CAF continental football. Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan have appointed veteran coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser, filling the vacancy left by Nurudeen Aweroro’s departure, sportsration.com reports.

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Plateau United Vow To Win NPFL With Mutfwang's Backing

Plateau United Vow To Win NPFL With Mutfwang’s Backing

Plateau United chairman Alhassan Yakmut says the club’s ambitions for the new NPFL season go well beyond mid table comfort, with state backing behind a genuine title push. Plateau United chairman Alhassan Yakmut has revealed that the club carries the executive mandate of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to win the 2026/27 NPFL title and

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NPFL Unveils 2026/27 Fixtures, Rangers Open Vs Katsina

NPFL Unveils 2026/27 Fixtures, Rangers Open Vs Katsina

Defending champions Rangers will kick off their title defence against Katsina United as the NPFL unveiled a 2026/27 opening weekend packed with derbies and debut fixtures for newly promoted sides. The Nigeria Premier Football League has released its fixtures for the opening day of the 2026/27 season, with the official draw held during the league’s

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