The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters the 27th matchweek of the season as referees have been named to take charge of this round’s fixtures including FOUR live matches on StarTimes. Saturday, March 1, 2025 SUNSHINE STARS v KWARA UNITED Referee: Okechukwu Ezeogu Assistant referee 1: Enize Gwegwe Assistant referee 2: Ibeneme Ifeanyi Fourth official:…
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerian players by promoting a combination of sports and education. The league’s chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has been working tirelessly to create opportunities for players to balance football with academic pursuits, ensuring a brighter future beyond their playing careers. Speaking…
Ahmed Musa delivered a mesmerizing performance on Wednesday that earned him the man-of-the-match award in a Matchday 26 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as his team, Kano Pillars edged past Akwa United 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Kano Pillars legend, Rabiu Ali netted the decisive goal in the 84th…
Following the decision of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to withdraw the provisional approval for the Bako Konragora Stadium, home ground Niger Tornadoes, the club has elected to adopt the Lafia Township Stadium for the rest of the season. The NPFL had also ruled that the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, earlier adopted by…
Having ended last season in the Nigeria Premier Football League as top goalscorer of Plateau United with 12 goals, contractual issues ensured Albert Hillary did not return to the club at the beginning of the current season. Hillary’s return to the side came as early as Matchday 5 when Ikorodu City visited but a hamstring…
Things are shaping up in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after Matchday 25 were concluded in midweek with Remo Stars opening a 10-point lead over the chasing pack. The Sky Blue Stars had to work hard to earn a 2-0 win over Kwara United through two late goals in the final 10 minutes. Substitutes…
By Tolulope Oguntimehin In a midweek packed with twists and nail-biting finishes, the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) once again proved why it is one of the most unpredictable leagues in the world. The Ikenne landlords, Remo Stars, almost left it too late, but like a cat with nine lives, clawed their way to a…
Referees have been appointed to oversee Matchweek 25 fixtures including SIX matches that will be live on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports this midweek. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 EL-KANEMI WARRIORS v BENDEL INSURANCE Referee: Dr Nasiru Suleyman Assistant referee 1: Musa D. Dung Assistant referee 2: Madugu Aliyu Fourth official: Solomon Aweng Kick-off: 3pm Venue: El-Kanemi…
This matchweek’s officials have been named and they will oversee a full cast of fixtures including SIX live matches on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports all together. Saturday, February 15, 2025 ENYIMBA v RIVERS UNITED (Live on StarTimes & NPFL-Live/Propel Sports) Referee: Jokobola Mubarak Assistant referee 1: Kamga Bancir Assistant referee 2: Ojo Ayinde Fourth official:…
Seeking to continually improve the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ecosystem, a workshop on integrating football and education leveraging on technology was organised in Abuja on Tuesday, February 11. Organised on the auspices of the NPFL Board led by the Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye and an international sports management agency, V Agency Sports Management, the…