By George Akpayen Ikorodu City attacking winger Joseph Arumala has played himself into pole position as the leading scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after scoring in his side’s 3-0 win over Kano Pillars on Sunday. Arumala opened scoring for City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos to take his…
Chinedu Nwosu was the hero for Bendel Insurance in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture with Abia Warriors at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The winger scored the winner on 62 minutes to help the Benin Arsenals to a 1-0 win over Abia Warriors. Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo…
Here are the referees appointed for this matchweek as two games are live on AfroSoccer and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Saturday, April 11, 2026 BENDEL INSURANCE V ABIA WARRIORS Referee: Malik Madaki Assistant referee 1: Zango Mohammed Assistant referee 2: Samuel Sunday Azi Fourth official: Abubakar Zubairu Kick-off: 4pm Venue: Samuel…
Continental-chasing Abia Warriors have are in Benin City ahead of Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Bendel Insurance in a high-stakes encounter that is billed to give football followers value for their money. Fresh from a gritty and hard-earned triumph over Bayelsa United, Abia Warriors now turn their focus towards this crucial test…
This is the fourth ever NPFL meeting between both teams and it is going to be a high-stakes match as both clubs are in the race for different aspirations in the run-in of the season. Ikorodu City since making their debut in the top division last season have been consistent on the standings at…
Nasarawa United head coach/technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has said his team are ready for the final five matchweeks of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Mangut’s men are currently placed fifth on the table with 50 points, five behind leaders Rangers and will head to the Northeast to face El-Kanemi Warriors this Sunday….
Bendel Insurance management has apologised to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) following the incidents in their Matchday 32 fixture with Plateau United on March 28 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The club management has also cautioned their head coach, Kennedy Boboye, for his involvement…
Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje has disclosed that he wants to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and the top scorer’s award this season. Obaje is one of the frontrunners in the race for the highest goalscorer award in the NPFL this season as he has scored 11 goals, which is equalled by the…
Here are the referees appointed for this matchweek as just one game is LIVE on AfroSoccer DStv channel 254. Saturday, April 4, 2026 WIKKI TOURISTS V ENYIMBA Referee: Jude Tyoapine Assistant referee 1: Bello Zuru Assistant referee 2: Ismaila Rasheed Fourth official: Kamga Bancir Kick-off: 4pm Venue: Lafia City Stadium, Lafia Sunday, April…
It’s the final bend on the home stretch of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier League season and for the first time in many years, nothing is guaranteed for any team. With six match weeks left to play, it is fascinating to note that no team is yet certain to either win the league, claim a continental…