Nigerian Premier League

Kano Pillars Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah, remains confident in his team’s ability to regain lost points as they prepare for a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL clash against Lobi Stars at the Lafia City Stadium. This comes after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Heartland FC in a Match Day 12 fixture at the newly […]

Remo Stars, the current leaders in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL, missed a crucial chance to widen their lead after a goalless draw against Rivers United at home. The result keeps Remo at the top with 23 points from 12 games, maintaining a slender one point advantage over their closest rivals. In another fixture,

The Players Status and Arbitration Committee PSAC has expressed frustration over the continued use of newly signed players by Akwa United, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors, despite the clubs’ failing to comply with directives to clear their debts. These clubs were previously ordered to resolve their financial obligations before fielding newly registered players in Nigeria

The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL Matchday 12 promises a thrilling top of the table clash as Rivers United visits Remo Stars at Ikenne. The encounter, scheduled for Sunday, sees Remo Stars leading the table with 23 points, closely followed by Rivers United with 22 points. A win for the home team would extend their

Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali, praised Bayelsa United for their recent 1-0 away win against Rivers United, marking their first away victory this NPFL season. The crucial South-South derby win eased pressure on coach Ladan Bosso, who had been given a two-match ultimatum by the State Government to improve the team’s results.

Rabiu Ali, the 44 year old veteran midfielder for Kano Pillars, was named NPFL Player of the Week for his match-winning performance against Bendel Insurance. Demonstrating calm under pressure, Ali scored from the penalty spot late in the game, securing Kano Pillars’ second away victory of the season and lifting them to fifth place with

In a fiercely contested North Central derby, Kwara United secured a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium. The game’s only goal came from former Nasarawa player Emmanuel Ogbole, who silenced the home crowd in the first half. Nasarawa United dominated possession and created numerous chances, but Kwara’s defence held firm, with

Defenders Gbolade Adelowo and Adeleye Aniyikaye have returned to Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC after an expected transfer to Qatar’s Akrahaba SC fell through. Following a successful trial at the end of the 2023/24 season, both central defenders were set to join the Qatari club. However, recruitment policies in Qatar prevented the deal from materialising,

Abia Warriors and Kwara United are under scrutiny and risk serious sanctions after defying orders from the NPFL and NFF Players Status and Arbitration Committee PSAC by fielding ineligible players on Matchday 10. The directive required indebted clubs to clear overdue payments before allowing newly registered players to participate. Despite this, both teams proceeded with

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