Kano Pillars claimed their second away victory of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Saturday edging past Bendel Insurance with a last-minute goal in a Matchday 11 fixture. Following a scoreless first half, the game appeared to be heading for a stalemate until Rabiu Ali stole the spotlight. He converted a penalty in…
It was a day to forget for Abia Warriors as they surrendered their advantage to lose 3-1 in Lafia against Lobi Stars in one of Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures. The 3-1 defeat means that Abia Warriors have now failed to beat the Makurdi side in their last five league meetings. The first…
This matchweek is headlined by the top-of-the-table clash between Enyimba and Remo Stars with Sadiq Alfa from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja appointed as referee. Here are the other match officials for Matchday 11: Saturday, November 9, 2024 BENDEL INSURANCE v KANO PILLARS Referee: Adeniyi Adewale Assistant referee 1: Anuoluwapo Balogun Assistant referee 2:…
By George Akpayen There is so much to play for this weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). El-Kanemi Warriors will be in the Southwest to put their undefeated streak on line while Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf could reach double figures. There is the big game in Aba between Enyimba and Remo Stars as…
Godwin Obaje has expressed excitement at being at the centre of ensuring that Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International, returned to winning ways after four previous matches without a win. Obaje in his first start for the season scored two quickfire goals in the second half to help the champions to a 2-0…
Lobi Stars head coach, Daniel Amokachi, has described his side’s slim defeat to Remo Stars in a Matchday 10 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as unfortunate. The Makurdi-based side put in a decent performance against Remo Stars, creating good scoring opportunities but failed to convert them. Big chances missed by Ossy Martins…
Heartland FC recorded their first-ever away victory over Abia Warriors in Umuahia on Sunday evening in their Matchday 10 fixture of the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Goals from Michael Ogu and Chukwuma Agor steered the Naze Millionaires to a 2-0 victory and the win ended the long years of Abia Warriors domination…
The matchweeks in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters double figures. Here are the match officials for Sunday’s full cast of fixtures: Sunday, November 3, 2024 EL-KANEMI WARRIORS v KATSINA UNITED Referee: Solomon Aweng Maram Assistant referee 1: Jerry Pam Assistant referee 2: Isyaku Musa Fourth official: Kamga Bancir Lohuul Kick-off: 3pm Venue: El-Kanemi…
As Akwa United look set to take on Kwara United in a Matchweek 10 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, centre-back Endurance Ebedebiri says he and his teammates have resolved to redouble their efforts on the pitch to ensure the outcome of their matches reflect the team’s commitment, dedication and passion…
Ahead of their Oriental Derby against neighbours Heartland FC in a Matchday 10 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku, is optimistic that the ‘Umu Chineke’ will secure the maximum points at stake, when the two Eastern clubs clash on Sunday. Abia Warriors’ recent form has been impressive, with…