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Fidelis Ilechukwu Faces Challenges in Defending NPFL Title

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 13, 2024

Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has acknowledged the difficulties of defending the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title after leading the Flying Antelopes to their eighth NPFL championship last season. In a recent statement to Rangers media, Ilechukwu expressed his commitment to preparing a strong team for the new season, focusing on both the NPFL

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Paul Offor Takes Charge as New Kano Pillars Coach

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 13, 2024

Paul Offor, the former coach of Sporting Lagos, has been officially appointed as the new head coach of NPFL club Kano Pillars. Offor has signed a two year contract, succeeding Abdu Maikaba, who was dismissed by the management board. Offor’s tenure at Sporting Lagos saw him achieve promotion to the NPFL, although his stint ended

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Remo Stars Not Ready for CAF Champions League Clash with ASFAR Morocco

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 12, 2024

Junior Nduka, captain of Remo Stars of Ikenne, has admitted that the team is not yet prepared for their upcoming CAF Champions League encounter against ASFAR of Morocco. The confession came after the draw that paired Remo Stars with ASFAR in the first round preliminary stage. Reflecting on their past encounters, Nduka recalled how Remo

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Enyimba Receives Bye in CAF Confederation Cup

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 12, 2024

Due to their impressive record on the continent, Enyimba has been exempted from the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Known as ‘The People’s Elephant,’ they are among 12 clubs granted a bye. The other clubs include USMA Algiers Algeria, Asec Mimosas Cote d’Ivoire, Stade Malien Mali, El Masry and Zamalek Egypt, Simba

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Imama Amapakabo Returns to Lead Abia Warriors

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 11, 2024

Imama Amapakabo, the former Nigeria U23 coach, has rejoined Abia Warriors to lead the team in the new NPFL season. He has signed a two year contract with the Umuahia based club. Amapakabo previously managed the Abia Warriors during the 2020/21 season. His coaching career in the NPFL includes stints with Enyimba and El Kanemi

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Abia Comets Chairman Explains High Player Drop

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 8, 2024

Chief Boniface Uche, Chairman of Abia Comets FC, has clarified the reasons behind the club’s decision to drop a significant number of players. This move is part of a strategic plan to re engineer the team for improved performance in the upcoming football season. Abia Comets, who finished fifth in the 2023/2024 NNL season with

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NPFL Champions Rangers Announce 28 Player Pre Season Squad

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 8, 2024

Rangers International F.C., reigning NPFL 2023/2024 champions and participants in the CAF Champions League 2024/2025, have announced their pre season squad. The management has called back retained and newly engaged players to commence pre season activities in Coal City on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The squad includes 28 players, among them Super Eagles invitee Kenneth

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Gbenga Ogunbote Why I Extended My Contract with Shooting Stars

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 7, 2024

Veteran coach Gbenga Ogunbote has revealed his reasons for extending his contract with Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC of Ibadan, despite speculation that he might leave at the end of the season. Ogunbote led 3SC to a fourth-place finish in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL this season. Ogunbote, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars,

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Okejepha Completes Move to Simba SC

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 6, 2024

Augustine Okejepha has officially joined Tanzania Premier League club Simba SC. The 20 year old midfielder made the move from Nigeria Premier Football League club Rivers United. Okejepha signed a three year contract, with Rivers United receiving $250,000 for the transfer. Okejepha was unveiled by Simba SC on Saturday. He was a key player for

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Yemi Olanrewaju to Sign Contract as Enyimba Head Coach on Friday

By Kelechi / NPFL / July 5, 2024

Yemi Olanrewaju is set to officially sign his contract as the head coach of Enyimba FC on Friday. The 32 year old coach took over the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions on an interim basis following the departure of former head coach Finidi George in May. Initially offered the role of assistant coach by

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