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Finidi Sent Off as Rivers United Miss NPFL New Year's Eve Title

Finidi Sent Off as Rivers United Miss NPFL New Year’s Eve Title

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 […]

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Coach Bala Abubakar Leads Sunshine Stars to Victory in First Match

Coach Bala Abubakar Leads Sunshine Stars to Victory in First Match

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

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Shooting Stars Edge Enugu Rangers with Utin’s Lone Strike

Shooting Stars Edge Enugu Rangers with Utin’s Lone Strike

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

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Lobi Stars Fall to Late Defeat Against Bendel Insurance

Lobi Stars Fall to Late Defeat Against Bendel Insurance

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

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Rangers International FC Grapples with Wage Unrest Amid Title Defense

Rangers International FC Grapples with Wage Unrest Amid Title Defense

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

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Edo Sports Commission Chairman Enhance Welfare for Bendel Insurance

Edo Sports Commission Chairman Enhance Welfare for Bendel Insurance

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

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Heartland coach Charles Uzor: "NPFL title race still wide open"

Heartland coach Charles Uzor: “NPFL title race still wide open”

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

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Timothy Wins NPFL Player of the Week for Rivers United Comeback

Timothy Wins NPFL Player of the Week for Rivers United Comeback

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

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Lobi Stars Coach Praises Team After Derby Victory Over Plateau United

Lobi Stars Coach Praises Team After Derby Victory Over Plateau United

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

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