NPFL

Imama Amapakabo says only a win over unbeaten Rivers United will keep his side in the title conversation. Amapakabo’s must-win call Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo says his team must beat Rivers United on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the 2026/27 NPFL table. The Umuahia-based side host Rivers United in

Emmanuel Deutsch says a three game unbeaten run is no reason to relax, as Enyimba head for Katsina with a difficult start behind them. Deutsch keeps feet on the ground Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch says his players must not get carried away by their recent results before the trip to Katsina United. The People’s

The league says Jeffrey Buter admitted his mistake, and it took his limited experience into account when setting the penalty. The fine and the deadline Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigeria Premier Football League over comments he made after the Lagos derby against Ikorodu City. The league said

The Oluyole Warriors drew another blank at the Lekan Salami Stadium, while Kano Pillars extended their winless run with a hard earned away point. Another goalless night in Ibadan Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars shared a 0-0 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Wednesday, October 7. The rescheduled Matchday 3 game of

Rivers United sit second in the NPFL and remain unbeaten, but Finidi George says the title will be won or lost in Port Harcourt after last season’s near miss. Finidi’s home ground target Rivers United boss Finidi George has set his players a clear target for the new NPFL season: win every home game. The

Kayode Oke scored twice as the Benin Arsenal ended Barau FC’s unbeaten start on Sunday. The club says home form at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is becoming a weapon. Bendel Insurance’s media officer, Kehinde Osagiede, says Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium has become an impenetrable fortress for visiting teams. His claim follows the Benin Arsenal’s 4-1 win over

Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Akorode Daniel scored, and the Flying Antelopes lead the NPFL by a point after a fourth straight home derby win. Reigning champions Rangers International beat Abia Warriors 3-1 in the Oriental Derby in Awka on Sunday, October 4, to go top of the NPFL table. The Matchday 7 win was

Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinwa scored as Enyimba won twice in a row for the first time this season, one day after assistant coach Kelvin Ejeh quit. Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu says the team has returned to its best form after a 2-0 home win over 10 man Plateau United on Sunday, October 4.