By George Akpayen Christian Pyagbara was on target for 3SC as his goal inside added time helped the Oluyole Warriors defeat Kano Pillars 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano in Monday’s only Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. Rabiu Ali opened scoring by giving Kano Pillars the lead before 3SC’s comeback through second…
By George Akpayen Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Rangers had their unbeaten streak snapped at Katsina United where they lost 3-4 on Sunday. The opening 20 minutes went from chaotic to frenetic but produced end-to-end talking points as both teams scored two goals apiece at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. After a run…
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has branded his team’s performance in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Katsina United as “not acceptable.” The former Heartland and Plateau United manager is pained that after his team scored thrice on the road, they ended up conceding four times to lose the game and also lose their unbeaten run which…
Niger Tornadoes consolidated on their away result in midweek with another thrilling victory over troubled Gombe United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna by winning 5-0. The Ikon Allah Boys began the onslaught as early as sixth minute when Clinton Jephta picked the ball and drove through his markers before curling his effort into the…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continue this weekend into Monday when Kano Pillars play hosts to 3SC. Nine out of 10 matches will hold this matchweek as Rivers United are again involved in continental football this Sunday. Here are the match officials appointed for Matchweek 29. There will be six LIVE matches all together…
By Harry Iwuala A section of followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) appear overly excited by results of away teams and are given to adjudging the league to have improved when teams win on the road. On the other hand, they hit hard at organisers when all home teams win their games. To…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) returns this midweek after the final matches in state FA Cups. Nine out of 10 matches will hold this Tuesday and Wednesday as the Rivers United versus Katsina United is postponed owing to the former’s involvement in continental football. Here are the match officials appointed for Matchweek 28. There…
By George Akpayen Bottom-placed Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Gombe United have appointed Bala Nikyu to head their coaching crew for the remaining period of the season. The Savannah Scorpions have struggled for form, winning just seven times in 27 matches and have also suffered a six-point and six-goal deduction for infraction this term….
It may be his first season in the top league but Ejike Ugochukwu has been quite outstanding in the defensive midfield position which has hugely contributed to Rangers International competitive run in the 2023/2024 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). For the opportunity to be part of a potentially successful season for the…
Fresh from a credible four points from two away matches against Gombe United and Plateau United, the Akwa United have confirmed an end of season contract with Mohammed Baba Ganaru. Already in Uyo to help add quality to the technical crew of the 2021 champions, the two-time league winner with Kano Pillars is “delighted to…