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Adeyosoye’s Late Goal Earns Sunshine Stars a Point Against Abia Comets

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 21, 2025

Sunshine Stars salvaged a 1–1 draw with Abia Comets thanks to a late strike from Adeyosoye in their Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter preserving their unbeaten home record in the 2025/26 season. The Akure-based side looked set for defeat before the dramatic equaliser, which came deep into the match and ensured each team shared the […]

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Barau FC Shock Table-Toppers Rivers United with Stunning 4-1 Win in Kano

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 20, 2025

In a remarkable Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, Barau FC delivered one of the season’s most emphatic results, coming from behind to beat league leaders Rivers United 4–1 in Kano on Friday. Rivers struck early in the 5th minute through Osimaga Duke, catching the hosts off guard and silencing the Sani Abacha Stadium crowd.

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Enyimba Eye Maximum Nine Points From Next Three NPFL Matches — Ukaegbu

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 16, 2025

Interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has declared that Enyimba FC are targeting nine points from their next three Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, as the People’s Elephant aim to climb up the table after a recent win. Ukaegbu made the comments after Enyimba thrashed Kwara United 3–1 at home, a result that lifted the

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Rivers United Move Joint-Top, Extend Unbeaten Run With Key NPFL Win

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 16, 2025

Rivers United continued their strong Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign by securing a 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United in Jos, strengthening their title bid and extending their unbeaten run this season. The Pride of Rivers were pegged back when Plateau United took the lead in the 20th minute through Nenrot Silas, but Rivers

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Nasarawa United Boss Says Draw Against Plateau United Was Well-Earned

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 15, 2025

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

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Shooting Stars & Abia Warriors Claim Away Wins, Remo Stars Fall to Bayelsa United

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 15, 2025

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

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Bendel Insurance Stay Unbeaten After Dramatic 1-1 Draw With Rangers

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 14, 2025

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

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Nasarawa United Hit Top Spot After 1–0 Win Over 3SC

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 9, 2025

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

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Veteran Rabiu Ali Fires Kano Pillars FC to 2–1 Win Over Kun Khalifat FC in Katsina

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 9, 2025

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

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Remo Stars Edge Enyimba as Abia Warriors & Rivers United Share Spoils

By Kelechi / NPFL / December 8, 2025

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

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