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…
Rangers International head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is hoping to build on their 2-0 victory over Ikorodu City as they make the trip to Yenagoa where they face Bayelsa United in a Matchday 23 fixture in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this Sunday. Ilechukwu’s men saw off City 2-0 last matchday with Godwin Obaje and…
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome Plateau United in their upcoming North Central Derby in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. The Ikon Allah Boys are back at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna for live home matches. Speaking to Niger Tornadoes Media, Majin…
Katsina United defeated Heartland by a single goal in a mid-table clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Friday. Mohammed Ibrahim scored the winning goal on 74 minutes as Katsina United saw out a closely-contested match at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. Heartland head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, named a squad without suspended…
Match officials have been appointed for this matchweek as seven matches will be live in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports. Friday, February 7, 2025 KATSINA UNITED v HEARTLAND (Live on StarTimes & NPFL-Live/Propel Sports) Referee: Muntaka Abubakar Assistant referee 1: Jefferson James Assistant referee 2: Abdullahi Shuaibu Fourth official:…