Nigerian Premier League

As the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season progresses, analysts and fans alike are tipping Remo Stars to claim their first-ever league title in 2025. The Ikenne based club, led by head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, currently sits atop the NPFL standings with 36 points, holding a narrow two-point lead over their closest rivals, Rivers […]

Enugu Rangers striker Bashir Usman has been named the NPFL Player of the Week for Matchday 19 after scoring the decisive goal in his team’s 1-0 victory over his former club, Niger Tornadoes. The match winning strike came in the 33rd minute and marked Usman’s first goal for the “Flying Antelopes.” Out of respect for

Rivers United missed the chance to end 2024 as Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL leaders following a dramatic 1-1 draw against Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match saw coach Finidi George sent off in the 80th minute after tensions boiled over. Plateau United initially thought they had taken the

Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL delivered intense action, crucial results, and notable performances as teams battled to close the first half of the season on a high note. Here are the top five takeaways: Matchday 18 Results Kano Pillars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes Sunshine Stars 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors Bendel Insurance 1-0 Lobi

Coach Bala Abubakar started his tenure at Sunshine Stars FC on a positive note, securing a crucial 1-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in an NPFL Matchday 18 clash on Saturday. Promise Awosanmi’s 85th minute goal sealed the victory at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, marking Sunshine Stars’ first win in six matches. Appointed just

Shooting Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Enugu Rangers in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, thanks to Ikouwem Utin’s decisive 27th-minute strike. The victory marks Shooting Stars’ second consecutive away win, extending their streak to four consecutive victories. The Oluyole Warriors’ resurgence has been remarkable, climbing to

Lobi Stars head coach Mika Lönnström expressed his disappointment after his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to Bendel Insurance in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The game was decided by Isaac Annor’s late winner, scored seven minutes before full time. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, Lobi

Rangers International FC, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, faces growing unrest among players and staff due to delayed wages. The team, currently third in the league standings, has yet to receive November salaries, causing tension as they prepare to defend their title. Despite financial constraints, the club has been effectively managed

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele Amadin, has pledged improved welfare and facilities for Bendel Insurance Football Club. During a familiarization visit to the team at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Amadin urged the players to adopt a winning mindset, starting with their Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL match against

Heartland FC assistant coach, Charles Uzor, insists that the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL title race is still very much undecided. Speaking on behalf of head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Uzor made the remarks following Heartland’s 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, during matchday 17. Despite conceding a late equaliser