NPFL

Rivers United missed the chance to end 2024 as Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL leaders following a dramatic 1-1 draw against Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match saw coach Finidi George sent off in the 80th minute after tensions boiled over. Plateau United initially thought they had taken the […]

Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL delivered intense action, crucial results, and notable performances as teams battled to close the first half of the season on a high note. Here are the top five takeaways: Matchday 18 Results Kano Pillars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes Sunshine Stars 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors Bendel Insurance 1-0 Lobi

Coach Bala Abubakar started his tenure at Sunshine Stars FC on a positive note, securing a crucial 1-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in an NPFL Matchday 18 clash on Saturday. Promise Awosanmi’s 85th minute goal sealed the victory at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, marking Sunshine Stars’ first win in six matches. Appointed just

Shooting Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Enugu Rangers in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, thanks to Ikouwem Utin’s decisive 27th-minute strike. The victory marks Shooting Stars’ second consecutive away win, extending their streak to four consecutive victories. The Oluyole Warriors’ resurgence has been remarkable, climbing to

Lobi Stars head coach Mika Lönnström expressed his disappointment after his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to Bendel Insurance in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The game was decided by Isaac Annor’s late winner, scored seven minutes before full time. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, Lobi

Rangers International FC, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, faces growing unrest among players and staff due to delayed wages. The team, currently third in the league standings, has yet to receive November salaries, causing tension as they prepare to defend their title. Despite financial constraints, the club has been effectively managed

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele Amadin, has pledged improved welfare and facilities for Bendel Insurance Football Club. During a familiarization visit to the team at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Amadin urged the players to adopt a winning mindset, starting with their Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL match against

Heartland FC assistant coach, Charles Uzor, insists that the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL title race is still very much undecided. Speaking on behalf of head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Uzor made the remarks following Heartland’s 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, during matchday 17. Despite conceding a late equaliser

Young Rivers United striker Timothy Zachariah has been named NPFL Player of the Week for Matchday 16 following his match winning performance against Kwara United in Port Harcourt. Zachariah scored a crucial equaliser in the 53rd minute and provided the assist for David Benjamin’s winning goal six minutes later. Rivers United, who were trailing after

Lobi Stars head coach Mika Lonnström commended his team for their strong performance in a 1-0 win against Plateau United in the North Central derby at the Lafia City Stadium. Waheed Adebayo’s decisive goal just before halftime secured the victory and handed Lobi Stars bragging rights in the local rivalry. Lonnström lauded his team’s defensive