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In a tense and gritty South-West derby on Wednesday, Shooting Stars clinched a narrow 1–0 win over Remo Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The only goal of the match came in the 35th minute when Ismail Ayodele slotted home, giving the Oluyole Warriors the advantage they would cling onto until the final […]

On Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nasarawa United suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat away to Warri Wolves. The game was decided early when Othuke Egbo struck in the 7th minute to hand Warri Wolves the three points. Nasarawa United’s technical adviser Mbwas Mangut expressed his frustration — but also tried

Ikorodu City climbed back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, edging Abia Warriors 1–0 in a tense Matchday 15 encounter that capped a weekend packed with drama, late goals, and pivotal shifts across the league. At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Chidera Oparaocha proved the difference-maker, firing home in the

Enyimba beat long-time rivals Rangers International 2-1 in Sunday’s oriental derby in Aba. Shooting Stars ended a four game winless stretch by edging out El‑Kanemi Warriors 1-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. In Aba, Enyimba took the lead just before the interval through Chidera Michael, who struck three minutes before half-time. The hosts doubled

The contest for the Nigeria Premier Football League Golden Boot has erupted into one of the most competitive races in recent years, with only a single goal separating the league’s leading scorer from a determined group of challengers after 14 rounds of matches. Reigning top scorer Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United currently sits at the

Remo Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 5 game at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The only goal came in the 34th minute, when Victor Mbaoma nodded home after a saved effort from Olamilekan Adedayo.  With this win, Remo Stars moved up to 15th place

Enyimba International FC have imposed a 50% pay cut on their players, citing a string of disappointing performances in both the NPFL and continental competition. The club made the decision amid a run of poor form, including a home defeat to Wikki Tourists. In a meeting between management and players, the salary reduction was announced

Wikki Tourists stunned host Enyimba with a 1–0 win in Aba during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 13 clash. The decisive goal came in the 33rd minute from Abubakar Aliyu, handing the visitors a rare away victory. This result marked Enyimba’s second home defeat of the season. Meanwhile, in a fiercely contested South-South derby

Bendel Insurance came from behind to defeat Kano Pillars 3–2 in a pulsating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Saturday, securing their first win under head coach Kennedy Boboye. Kano Pillars looked in control early. Kayode Oke struck in the 17th minute to put Bendel on the back foot.  But the visitors responded Rabiu

Remo Stars finally snapped their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League when they overturned a 1–0 home deficit to beat El‑Kanemi Warriors 2–1 in a dramatic tie at Ikenne. The visitors took the lead shortly before the hour mark through Jonas Emmanuel, silencing the Ikenne faithful. But the Sky Blue Stars refused to