By Harry Iwuala A couple of months ago, what is happening in the broadcast space of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would have been thought to be impossible. Critics including strong advocates of the domestic league would most likely have scoffed at the idea of broadcasting multiple live fixtures. But it is real and…
By Tony Ademodi A second minute goal from Abia Warriors defender, Collins Nwaburuoke, was the decider for Abia Warriors against Rangers in a Matchday 10 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. Rangers conceded the goal, off a corner kick from Sunday Megwo, whose cross picked out an unmarked Nwaburuoke to head home. Rangers,…
By Yemi Sodiq Alao Mohammed was again at the heart of Kwara United’s 2-0 win over Gombe United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. The sensational midfielder volleyed home a left-footed shot in the 37th minute to the admiration of the fans who had come to watch the game at the Kwara…
By Tunde Liadi Enyimba head coach, Finidi George praised his players for the way they approached the game from start to finish and he further commended them for remaining consistent throughout the game. He said the People’s Elephant didn’t start the season in great shape but that they have started getting their rhythms and can…
The referees to take charge of games for Matchweek 10 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been named. Seven matches will be broadcast live this gameweek on NPFL-Live App and StarTimes. The Oriental Derbies in Owerri and Umuahia will also be live on NPFL-Live App and StarTimes. Saturday, November 25, 2023 Heartland v…
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb a number of conducts of their coaches, players and ball boys during fixtures of the season. In a memo to the Clubs, titled “Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys”, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that…
Companies seeking to acquire Broadcast rights of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been invited to approach the league body with offers for negotiation. Chairman of the NPFL, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye on Wednesday clarified that the adopted marketing approach of the board is for non-exclusivity which has not foreclosed the signing up of more…
In its first formal reaction to a certain Total Promotions laying claims to the broadcast rights of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the league body has asked the general public and its existing and potential partners to disregard the claims. In a statement titled, “Re-Clarifications Regarding Claims made by Total Promotions”, the Nigeria Premier…
By Promise Etim Akwa United secured their second win of the campaign from nine games with a hard fought 3-2 win at home to visiting Remo Stars of Ikenne. Before the Matchday, United were without a win since their matchday six lone goal win against Gombe United in Eket. The Promise Keepers had amassed seven…
Here are the match officials appointed for Matchweek 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Also find the listing of matches scheduled for live streaming on the NPFL-Live App. There will be also be a first-time live television broadcast on StarTimes from the town of Eket this Sunday. Saturday, November 18, 2023 DOMA UNITED…