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Niger Tornadoes clinch 2-0 away win to deepen Kano Pillars’ woes

Niger Tornadoes clinch 2-0 away win to deepen Kano Pillars’ woes

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Niger Tornadoes delivered a significant blow to Kano Pillars with a 2-0 victory in their latest Nigeria Premier Football League-matchday fixture. The match remained goalless at halftime, but Tornadoes struck shortly after the restart as Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai opened the scoring in the 59th minute.  They put the result beyond doubt when Terdoo Shimagande found […]

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Yahya Ibrahim Named NPFL Player of the Month for September

Yahya Ibrahim Named NPFL Player of the Month for September

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Barau FC’s standout performer, Yahya Ibrahim, has been voted the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Player of the Month for September. The right-back/winger, having featured prominently in Barau’s early season fixtures, recorded three goals in three league outings, a tally that drew significant attention. His combination of attacking threat and defensive diligence earned him this monthly

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Enewarikpemi Bags First Professional Goal as Plateau United Beat Barau FC

Enewarikpemi Bags First Professional Goal as Plateau United Beat Barau FC

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Promising Nigerian defender Amietimi Tutu Enewarikpemi hit a major milestone in his budding career by scoring his first professional league goal for Plateau United in their 2–0 victory over NPFL newcomers Barau FC. The centre-back opened the scoring in the 50th minute, converting a long throw-in assist delivered by Tarabina. His goal set the tone

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Kano Derby to Be Played Behind Closed Doors at Sani Abacha Stadium

Kano Derby to Be Played Behind Closed Doors at Sani Abacha Stadium

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The anticipated Kano derby between Barau FC and Kano Pillars in the 2025/26 NPFL season will be held behind closed doors, reports BSNSports. Scheduled for Matchday 9, the fixture at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano will permit only players, team officials, referees, accredited media, the state FA, and security personnel to gain access. The decision

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NPFL Matchday 8: Five Key Takeaways from 2024/25 Season

NPFL Matchday 8: Five Key Takeaways from 2024/25 Season

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Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 NPFL season delivered drama, surprises and fresh narratives. Here are five things that stood out: Finidi George Shows His Mettle: Veteran winger Finidi George made waves again. His leadership and flashes of brilliance helped his side grind out a result, reminding fans that experience still matters in challenging encounters. Relegation

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Mangut Praises Nasarawa United After Six-Match Unbeaten Run

Mangut Praises Nasarawa United After Six-Match Unbeaten Run

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Nasarawa United head coach Mangut Mbwas has expressed satisfaction following his team’s narrow 1–0 win over Bendel Insurance that saw them extend their unbeaten run to six league matches. The victory also solidified Nasarawa’s hold atop the NPFL standings, placing them four points clear at the summit. Speaking after the match, Mangut commended his players’

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Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

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Rivers United maintained their unbeaten run in the NPFL after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The first half ended goalless, with both sides missing chances. The deadlock was broken early in the second half, five minutes in, when Maclyn Biokpo converted a penalty to

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Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars finally snare first win of NPFL season

Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars finally snare first win of NPFL season

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Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro expressed relief after his side finally ended their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League.  3SC beat Niger Tornadoes 3-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, to claim their first victory of the season. Ayodeji Bamidele opened the scoring for the Oluyole Warriors seven minutes before the break. Anthony

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