Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International, fought their way to a valuable away point on Saturday evening holding Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw in a keenly-contested Matchday 32 encounter. The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City played host to a tightly-fought affair where both sides had opportunities to snatch victory but ultimately…
The top-two in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) meet this weekend and it promises to be full of fireworks on StarTimes when second-placed Rivers United play hosts to table-toppers Remo Stars. Referee Bashir Salihu will oversee the match. There are three other matches live on StarTimes this matchweek with match officials ready to run…
By Tosin Omojola Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, admitted that his team could have secured all points against El-Kanemi Warriors but for the inability to manage their two-goal lead. The coach stated this in his post-match interview, after the Oluyole Warriors were held to a 2-2 draw by their host in…
By Tolulope Oguntimehin In the latest NPFL showdown, Remo Stars, known as the Sky Blue Stars, left no doubt about their championship aspirations. Despite near-misses in previous seasons, their relentless pursuit of glory shone through with a display of unmatched quality, quantity, and sheer determination. Their clash with Enyimba showcased their tenacity, gripping onto victory…
A deal to broadcast the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on national radio was penned Thursday with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organisations in Abuja. It is a move that stakeholders believe will enhance the coverage and promotion of domestic football across the…
By Tolulope Oguntimehin From the ashes of their infamous Owerri triumph, Abia Warriors have transformed into an unstoppable force! Like warriors possessed, they tore through Lobi Stars with the ferocity of a raging storm. The attacking quartet of Sunday Megwo, Antoine Desouza Ijoma, Adejoh Ojonugwa, and Paul Samson danced through defences like poets scripting a…
This matchweek will run across Wednesday and Thursday as the referees will oversee nine matches in total following the postponement of the Ikorodu City versus Katsina United game. Two matches in Ilorin and Ikenne will be live on StarTimes this midweek. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 KWARA UNITED V NASARAWA UNITED (Live on StarTimes) Referee: Olawale…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has admitted Sunday’s clash against Akwa United will be tough and has tasked his players to be ready for a gruelling game. Continental spot-seeking Oluyole Warriors will aim to return to winning ways against the Promise Keepers who are battling to survive the drop. Addressing the…
This matchweek’s referees have been named and they will take charge of 10 fixtures including FOUR live games on StarTimes. Friday, March 14, 2025 NIGER TORNADOES V KATSINA UNITED (Live on StarTimes) Referee: Olabode Idris Assistant referee 1: Usman Aliyu Assistant referee 2: Shehu Isah Fourth official: Abba Dada Kick-off: 4pm Venue: Lafia City Stadium,…
It has been a season of twists and turns at the top and bottom zones of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) log with positions changing almost after every Matchday. At the start of the season, Remo Stars established their title credentials by staying within the top three just as Lobi Stars, Nasarawa and Akwa…