A stern warning against errors of judgement in officiating by referees in the EuroMatch-NPFL has been issued by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee.In a practice directive titled “Instructions and warnings to all NPFL Referees and Assistant Referees” and signed by Mohammed Ameenu, the memo started by commending the referees for the prevailing…
The EUROMATCH-NPFL season rolls into its seventh matchweek with interesting matchups. Here are the referees appointed as two matches will be live across NPFL and MBI YouTube channels as well as on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Saturday, October 3, 2026 KANO PILLARS V SPORTING LAGOS Referee: Muntaka Abubakar Assistant referee 1: Clifford…
By Ikpeazu Benefit Chinekwu From a return to the starting XI to an NPFL Team of the Week selection, Chibueze Damian is proving that perseverance can turn setbacks into spectacular comebacks. Chibueze Damian Ezeifule has been writing his own comeback story with performances that have caught the attention of football fans and followers…
•Ordered to identify a player who attacked Rivers United playerRanchers Bees FC has been ordered to pay a fine of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000) for breaches of the Frameworks and Rules at the end of the Matchday 6 fixture against Rivers United.Additionally, the club has been directed to disclose the identity of one of their…
Nine-time EUROMATCH-NPFL winners, Enyimba, finally got off the mark with a win on the board and it was emphatic as they defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) 4-2 in one of Wednesday’s rearranged fixtures. The People’s Elephant pressed from the front at the outset and their efforts paid off as Richard Ezinna put them…
By Charles Mayuku Rivers United claimed a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Katsina United in a rescheduled EUROMATCH-NPFL Matchday 2 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Wednesday. The Pride of Rivers controlled large periods of a goalless first half, with Alex Oyowah, Chinemerem Ugwueze and Salman Abubakar dictating the tempo in midfield. …
By Emmanuel Chinedu Enyimba striker Ifeanyi Ihemekwele finally scored his first goal of the EUROMATCH-NPFL season in his first start at home in 18 months following a long injury layoff. Ihemekwele made a league return in the 0-1 loss at home to Inter Lagos as a substitute and was handed his first home start…
By Charles Mayuku Rivers United were held to a goalless draw away to Ranchers Bees in their first-ever competitive EUROMATCHNPFL meeting, despite creating the better of the chances. The Matchday 6 tie’s first half produced half-chances for both teams, with the hosts on the front foot for the major part and Rivers United…
By Emmanuel Chinedu Nine-time EUROMATCH-NPFL champions, Enyimba showed character and resilience in Kano, as they fought hard to earned a valuable point following a 0-0 draw with Kano Pillars, on Sunday, in a Matchday 6 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The visitors started brightly and were willing to take the initiative against…
Agor Chukwuma’s 64th-minute goal condemned Kwara United to a 1–0 defeat against Kun Khalifat in their Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 6 encounter at the Dan Anyam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday. The Harmony Boys were reduced to 10 men four minutes before the decisive goal after Mighty Emmanuel Yikat was shown a…