NPFL

Ikorodu City FC stunned NPFL title contenders Rivers United with a 2-0 victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, ending Rivers United’s unbeaten run of nine games. Captain Ojetoye Waliu credited their coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, for identifying weaknesses in Rivers United’s game during the first half and relaying crucial strategic insights at halftime. Waliu urged fans […]

Ahmed Musa, the captain of Kano Pillars, has been named NPFL Player of the Week 10 after his decisive performance in their 2-1 win over Plateau United. The visiting side initially took the lead in the 67th minute with a goal from Saka Gafar. However, veteran player Rabiu Ali equalized for Kano Pillars with ten

Akwa United is facing a transfer ban due to outstanding debts and is reportedly taking urgent measures to avoid the sanction without settling the amounts owed. According to sources, the club is attempting to involve NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau to overturn the decision made by the Players Status and Arbitration Committee PSAC, despite the

Lobi Stars and Plateau United have cleared their outstanding debts in line with the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Players Status/Arbitration Committee PSAC ruling, avoiding a transfer ban ahead of the NPFL’s Week 10 deadline. Lobi Stars paid N1.5 million to player Christiano Nwokede through his legal representative, while Plateau United settled with FC Yarmalight for

Enyimba FC has been penalized by the NPFL with a fine of N1 million following a breach of league rules during their Matchday 9 fixture against Ikorodu City at the Enyimba Stadium. The club was charged with posting comments critical of match officials on their social media platform, deemed by the NPFL as capable of

Kano Pillars faced a challenging defeat as they lost 1-0 to Nasarawa United and received a 2 million Naira fine after captain Ahmed Musa publicly criticized the match officiating. The NPFL stated that Musa’s comments were damaging to the league’s reputation. Additionally, Kano Pillars’ Ugochukwu Gabriel was handed a nine-match suspension for misconduct. The league

Lobi Stars coach Daniel Amokachi has expressed optimism for the team’s future following his first victory with the club. The win came as Lobi Stars triumphed over Bayelsa United 2-1 in their temporary home stadium in Lafia, courtesy of two goals by striker Ossy Martins. Before this win, Amokachi’s tenure began with one loss and

In a thrilling NPFL weekend, league leaders Rivers United were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient 10 man El Kanemi Warriors at the Adokiye Amasiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. El Kanemi took the lead through Samaila Bello, but Rivers United responded with an equaliser from Taofeek Otaniyi. Both teams remain unbeaten this season,

Nasarawa United’s captain, Anas Yusuf, claimed the NPFL Player of the Week title after scoring his ninth goal of the season in a 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars. This crucial win boosted Nasarawa United, known as ‘The Solid Miners,’ to eighth place with 12 points from 12 matches. Yusuf, celebrated for his consistent goal scoring

The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL has taken decisive action against nine clubs over unpaid salary debts, withdrawing the licenses of all newly registered players for the 2024/2025 season. The move follows a directive from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF Players Status/Arbitration Committee, which ruled in favour of players and coaches seeking unpaid salaries and