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Alexander Hails Doma United's Courage After Inter Lagos Win

Alexander Hails Doma United’s Courage After Inter Lagos Win

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Doma United technical adviser Ayeni Alexander says his players’ courage and composure were the difference in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Inter Lagos. Doma United continued their strong start to the 2026/27 NPFL season with a 1-0 win over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday, and technical adviser Ayeni Alexander says the

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Kano Pillars Hold Off Tornadoes Fightback As Plateau, Nasarawa Win At Home

Kano Pillars Hold Off Tornadoes Fightback As Plateau, Nasarawa Win At Home

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Kano Pillars needed to hold off a late Niger Tornadoes rally to win 3-2, while Plateau United and Nasarawa United ground out narrow 1-0 home wins on NPFL matchday two. Kano Pillars survived a spirited fightback from Niger Tornadoes to win 3-2 in a five goal thriller at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, while

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Shooting Stars Secure Narrow First Leg Win Over CS Sfaxien

Shooting Stars Secure Narrow First Leg Win Over CS Sfaxien

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Twenty-seven years after their last continental outing, Shooting Stars marked their comeback with a hard-fought win over four time Confederation Cup champions CS Sfaxien. Shooting Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta

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Shooting Stars Get Goal Incentive Ahead Of CS Sfaxien Clash

Shooting Stars Get Goal Incentive Ahead Of CS Sfaxien Clash

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Ahead of Nigeria’s return to CAF continental football after 27 years, Shooting Stars have a small extra reason to chase every goal on Saturday. Shooting Stars Sports Club, one of Nigeria’s two representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, have received a financial incentive to attack Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in Saturday’s first leg preliminary

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Ashifat Draws Positives From Kwara United's Draw With Kano Pillars

Ashifat Draws Positives From Kwara United’s Draw With Kano Pillars

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A largely rebuilt Kwara United side showed real fight in their season opener, and their coach says that resilience is a sign of better days ahead. Kwara United head coach Suleiman Ashifat says his side can take genuine positives from their 2-2 draw with visiting Kano Pillars in Sunday’s 2026/27 NPFL season opener at the

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Ogunbote Explains Plateau United's Loss To Rivers United

Ogunbote Explains Plateau United’s Loss To Rivers United

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Plateau United’s own coach admits his side got their opening day approach wrong, even if the second half showed genuine signs of improvement. Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has reflected on his side’s 2-0 away defeat to Rivers United in the opening game of the 2026/27 NPFL season. The Peace Boys suffered the loss

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Obasogie To Return For Bendel Insurance After Paperwork Delay

Obasogie To Return For Bendel Insurance After Paperwork Delay

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A goalkeeping error in the opening minutes had fans asking why Bendel Insurance’s returning Super Eagles man wasn’t between the posts — the club now has an answer. Bendel Insurance assistant coach Jolomi Atune has explained that returning Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie missed the club’s 2026/27 NPFL season opener against Warri Wolves because his

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Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

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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

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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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