By George Akpayen After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies. Last weekend, there was…
There is plenty to talk about the opening matchday of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). We capture the major talking points from the 10 matches. TOP-TWO SERVE UP EYE-CATCHING SPECTACLE Defending champions, Remo Stars and last season’s runners-up Rivers United surely put up a match befitting of the opening game of the season at…
The case of a former Plateau United goalkeeper whose identity is being shielded, has now been raised to full investigation that will involve the invitation of some players whose names were mentioned during the inquest. However, the suspension of the goalkeeper from registering by any club for the season has been lifted pending the outcome…
Standout performers in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Yusuf Anas and Coach Daniel Ogunmodede are set to be rewarded on Tuesday, September 2 in Abuja. The award and reception was held up due to the engagement of the duo in the preparations and participation of the CHAN Eagles team. Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the…
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sanni, has described Ikorodu City as “one of the strongest teams” in the Nigeria Premier Football League ahead of their opening day clash at the Kwara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Sanni’s assertion surely stems from the fact that City finished in fourth place against all expectations in their debut campaign…
Barau FC head coach/technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, believes his side are ready for their first-ever match in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and are keen to win. Bosso’s men play hosts to eight-time champions, Enyimba, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano this Sunday (live on NPFL-Live) from 4pm. The 57-year-old, who joined the…
Ikorodu City head coach, Ali Kandil, is relishing the chance of taking charge of his first Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match after he was named his club’s coach in July this year. Ahead of his team’s opening fixture in the top division, the Lebanese coach described his role as “an exciting challenge” but did…
Kwara United have unveiled their new signings for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The club signed 18 new players to reshuffle their playing personnel for the campaign which start on Friday with champions Remo Stars and Rivers United playing out a 1-1 draw. The new arrivals comprise seven attackers, four midfielders, five…
By George Akpayen Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars had to fight back to earn a point in a 1-1 draw against Rivers United in the season’s opening match on Wednesday. Aniekeme Okon’s glancing header from close range off Timothy Zachariah’s cross landed in the net past a despairing Remo Stars goalkeeper Adebiyi…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) returns for the 54th season and this time, the opening fixture holds in the town of Abeokuta, where champions, Remo Stars play hosts to last season’s runners-up, Rivers United. A perfect fixture to start the campaign you’d say. Here are the referees listed for the opening matchweek: Friday, August…