NPFL

Interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has declared that Enyimba FC are targeting nine points from their next three Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, as the People’s Elephant aim to climb up the table after a recent win. Ukaegbu made the comments after Enyimba thrashed Kwara United 3–1 at home, a result that lifted the […]

Rivers United continued their strong Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign by securing a 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United in Jos, strengthening their title bid and extending their unbeaten run this season. The Pride of Rivers were pegged back when Plateau United took the lead in the 20th minute through Nenrot Silas, but Rivers

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed satisfaction with his team’s 0–0 draw against Plateau United in their NPFL clash at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The result maintained Nasarawa’s position at the top of the league table, giving them 31 points from 17 games. Mangut said his side “deserved a share of

On Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Shooting Stars SC and Abia Warriors secured valuable away victories, while defending champions Remo Stars suffered a surprise 2–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on Sunday. At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Shooting Stars edged Barau FC 1–0 thanks to Sodiq Ibrahim’s goal in

Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after playing out a 1-1 draw with Rangers International at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday. The first half ended goalless as both sides struggled to find a breakthrough. It was Promise Anyanwu who finally put

Nasarawa United returned to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Monday at the Lafia City Stadium. After a goalless first half, the hosts broke the deadlock in the 65th minute when substitute Moyi Hassan struck his decisive finish proving enough to

At 44, Rabiu Ali once again demonstrated why he remains a talisman for Kano Pillars, scoring twice as the veteran midfielder inspired his side to a 2–1 victory over Kun Khalifat FC in Katsina on Sunday. Ali opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a curling free-kick that left Kun Khalifat’s goalkeeper helpless, sending

At Ikenne, Remo Stars overcame Enyimba International FC 2–1 on Sunday as Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced drama and late-minute heroics. Victor Mbaoma struck early for Remo Stars, putting them ahead after just three minutes.  Enyimba responded through Edidiong Ezekiel in the 32nd minute to restore parity.  But Mbaoma grabbed

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed admitted frustration after his side’s 2–0 defeat at home to Kwara United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 encounter in Ilorin. The match was settled in the first half Bright Babatunde struck in the 15th minute, then the visitors doubled the lead via an own goal

Sunday Megwo, the in-form forward for Abia Warriors, says he is confident of surpassing last season’s tally as he sets his sights on a 15-goal haul this campaign. Megwo and Anthony Ijoma now plying his trade in Bosnia combined for 25 of Abia Warriors’ 43 league goals last season, a contribution that played a major