The trio of Wikki Tourists midfielder Jonathan Mairiga, Remo Stars striker Victor Mbaoma and Godwin Obaje of Rangers made sure the race for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) golden boot went down to the final moments of the season. Obaje was in pole position going into the final day of the season on…
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs have been commended for the successful completion of a very impressive and competitive season.Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye said he considered the season very successful as the clubs played to schedule to ensure that the match fixtures were followed from start to finish.”I am sending a heartfelt message of congratulations to…
Rangers International emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on the final day of the season after edging past Ikorodu City on Sunday. The club have now equalled Enyimba’s win as the sides with nine league titles to their names. The Flying Antelopes were in pole position by a point ahead…
Here are the referees appointed for this matchweek as two games are live on AfroSoccer and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN): Sunday, May 24, 2026 NIGER TORNADOES V 3SC Referee: Bala Aliyu Kyari Assistant referee 1: Ahmad Tijjani Assistant referee 2: Dahiru Mustapha Fourth official: Yahaya Ikara Kick-off: 4pm Venue: Bako…
Ochobi Elias’ journey from Rivers United’s youth ranks to the Super Eagles is a story of talent, hard work, and steady progress. He first stood out as a key player in the Rivers United U-17 side that won the 2024 NPFL Youth League, showing early signs of his potential. That form earned him a…
It has been touted as the most competitive league football in Africa, if not in the world. A league that no position (winner or relegated teams) can be safely projected until the final whistle across the ten venues on the last matchday. It’s one matchday to go and the suspense heightened last weekend when results…
By George Akpayen Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated to the second tier after suffer defeats on Sunday. Bayelsa United fell 1-2 at the home of champions Remo Stars while Wikki’s brave fight in front of their supporters was insufficient as they lost 2-3 to…
Here are the referees appointed for this season’s penultimate matchday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as there will be two live broadcast across AfroSoccer and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN): Sunday, May 10, 2026 3SC V BARAU FC Referee: Lamido Ahmed Assistant referee 1: Felagha Johnbull Assistant referee 2: Stephen…
With two matchdays to conclude the 2025/26 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), clubs have been warned on the consequences of deviating from the scheduled dates and kick-off time for Matchday 37 and 38.In a practice directive issued by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the clubs were reminded that all remaining…
Enyimba head coach and technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch, has credited his players for showing resilience in their 2-1 win over Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars on Sunday. The People’s Elephant had to come from a goal down to win the contest after Stanley Dimgba and Chidera Michael scored to cancel Victor…