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Enyimba’s ‘Brave Hearts’ Praise for Gritty 1–0 Win Over Tornadoes

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 4, 2025

Enyimba’s head coach, Stanley Eguma, heaped praise on his side’s resilience following their hard-earned 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Aba. New signing Joseph Abiodun delivered the early breakthrough with a fifth-minute header, which proved the difference in the People’s Elephant’s first home victory of the season. Eguma, reflecting on his experience dating back to […]

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Dogo hails disciplined El Kanemi after goalless draw in Lagos

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 1, 2025

El Kanemi Warriors coach Kabiru Dogo expressed satisfaction after his side secured a goalless draw against Ikorodu City in Lagos on 1 September 2025. He highlighted his team’s disciplined performance. “We came to Lagos aiming to pick up points and I’m pleased we got one. The boys stuck to the plan and followed instructions. We

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Shooting Stars Coach Aweroro Pleased with Draw Against Bendel Insurance

By Kelechi / NPFL / September 1, 2025

Nurudeen Aweroro, head coach of Shooting Stars, expressed satisfaction with his side’s 1–1 draw against Bendel Insurance in their NPFL matchday two fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The draw marks the club’s first point of the season. Shooting Stars took the lead early through Ayodele Ismail in the fifth minute, but

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Bayelsa United Down 3SC in Ibadan as NPFL Season Delivers Surprises

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 25, 2025

Bayelsa United stunned Shooting Stars with a 1–0 win in Ibadan on matchday one of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). A 30th-minute header from Kehinde Lawal proved decisive at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Elsewhere the weekend offered no shortage of drama. Warri Wolves claimed a well-earned 1–0 away victory over Katsina United, courtesy of

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Nasarawa United Reveal Striking New Kits for 2025/26 NPFL Season

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 23, 2025

At a modest ceremony in Lafia on Friday evening, Nasarawa United’s Chairman, Solomon Babanjah, unveiled the club’s new jerseys in the presence of the Nasarawa State Acting Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu. The kits, designed by China-based Elite King Sports Limited, owned by former

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NPFL Shifts Niger Tornadoes Opener, Bans Minna Stadium Over License Breach

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 23, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that it has withdrawn provisional approval for the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, effectively banning Niger Tornadoes from using it for the 2025/26 season.The decision, communicated in a letter dated February 19, 2025, cited the stadium’s failure to meet the infrastructure criteria set out in the NPFL’s

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Ikorodu City Elevates Five Academy Stars to Senior Squad

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 22, 2025

Ahead of the 2025–26 NPFL season, Ikorodu City FC has promoted five standout academy players to the senior team following impressive performances. The rising talents defenders Chiemerie Ezeaka and Gift Udoh forwards Maliq Musa and Samuel Ezekiel; and midfielder Dagogo Ibifubara have earned their spots with full promotions to the first team. This move comes

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NPFL to Kick Off as Scheduled on 22 August, Confirms NFF Chief

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 17, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League will begin its 2025–26 season on 22 August, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated. Speaking at the pre-season seminar held in Lafia, he emphasised that the league’s calendar now mirrors the European season, a milestone he credits to a more structured schedule. He added that

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Barau FC strengthen NPFL squad with Plateau United trio

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 14, 2025

Barau FC have secured the services of three Plateau United players Sunday Anthony (attacking midfielder), Jimmy Ambrose (defensive midfielder), and Muhd Muhd Umar (midfielder) as they prepare for their debut season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Other signings include goalkeeper Yusuf Bala from Niger Tornadoes winger Michael Enaruna from Bendel Insurance duo Abdulbari

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Lobi Stars reveal Bala as new technical adviser, launch NPFL comeback drive

By Kelechi / NPFL / August 14, 2025

Lobi Stars Football Club has presented Coach Abubakar Bala as its new Technical Adviser in Makurdi, marking the commencement of a determined rebuilding effort to return to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Chairman Dr Philip Nongu, who also serves as Acting Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Creativity, acknowledged the challenges inherited from the previous

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