By George Akpayen Rangers International head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expresssed his disappointment with the outcome of his team’s first game in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title defence, branding it their “one of the worst games.” The Nigerian champions began their title defence at their Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium with a 0-0 draw against…
By Ikenna Nwokedi Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International, kicked off the defence of their title with a goalless draw at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Saturday. The new season’s curtain raiser coincidentally was a meeting between two club sides that finished as champions of the league and FA Cup (now known…
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers in a bid to successfully defend their title have strengthened their playing personnel with one of their former strikers, Chikeluba Ofoedu. Rangers begin their title defence in the NPFL against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe on Saturday and one of the areas the technical crew of the…
By George Akpayen Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International will begin their defence of their title with a fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors on the opening day of the campaign at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday. Rangers will be hoping to ape the last two champions, Enyimba and Rivers United, before…
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye has expressed sadness at the death of Heartland FC Coach, Christian Obi and injuries sustained by some players of the club in an accident on Friday, August 23. Obi was a former Nigeria international goalkeeper and has been the Head Coach of the club…
Kano Pillars FC’s standout forward, Auwalu Ali Malam, has set his sights on replicating the remarkable form he showcased during the 2019/2020 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season as he prepares for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign. The prolific forward, who consistently found the back of the net week after week in the 2019/2020 season and…
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Clubs Coaches, Captains and Team Coordinators have been charged to utilise knowledge gained from the workshop in Abuja to improve the quality of play in the new season which starts on August 31. Hon.Gbenga Elegbeleye, the NPFL Chairman made the charge in Abuja at workshop organised by the league body…
By Mfon Patrick Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs media directors and sports journalists have been encouraged to be more intentional in rebranding and promoting the NPFL in media spaces in order to attract more fans and prospective investors into the nation’s top flight football. The Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL Prince Davidson Owumi…
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has mandated clubs to set up websites and support social media platforms to drive engagement and secure revenue streams from such platforms. This was part of the decisions reached at a one day summit for club media directors, which was held in Makurdi, Benue State on Friday. The summit was…
By George Akpayen Following his elevation to the position of head coach at nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba, Yemi Olanrewaju Daniel feels “honoured” to fill the vacancy after the departure of Finidi George. Daniel, nicknamed Yema, was officially confirmed as Enyimba head coach on Tuesday and subsequently handed a one-year contract to…