Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has described the death of Mrs Rachel Enagbere as a huge loss to the league and entire football community in the country. Enagbere was in Lagos as the referees assessor for the NPFL Matchday 4 fixture between Ikorodu City and Barau FC. She…
Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has given the reason for starting last season’s top scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Anas Yusuf, on the bench in their 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists on Sunday. Mangut clarified that the forward has not had enough training tie with the team since he returned from…
Bayelsa United will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Enyimba International to the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa in their Matchday 4 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Prosperity Boys began the new campaign in fine form, registering back-to-back victories against Shooting Stars Sports Club and a 2-0 triumph…
Here is the list of appointment of referees for this matchweek including the broadcast schedule. Eight matches will be live on NPFL-Live while one match will be aired on the dial of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Sunday, September 7, 2025 WIKKI TOURISTS V ABIA WARRIORS (Live on NPFL-Live & FRCN) Referee: Garba…
Here is a major highlight of what happened on Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The goals have not started flowing just yet but gradually we are seeing the signs of early contenders and pretenders. The champions did enough to win their first full point just as Bayelsa United and Warri Wolves…
Receiving the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Golden Boot Award in Abuja on Tuesday, Nasarawa United forward, Yusuf Anas has set himself a target of over 20 goals in the current campaign. At the award ceremony which was delayed due to the player’s involvement in the just ended Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), Yusuf said…
We enter into the second matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after the opening weekend served us unpredictable outcomes. This weekend will stretch into Monday with six matches live on NPFL-Live owned by Propel Sports. One match will also be on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on DStv and Federal Radio Corporation of…
The case of a former Plateau United goalkeeper whose identity is being shielded, has now been raised to full investigation that will involve the invitation of some players whose names were mentioned during the inquest. However, the suspension of the goalkeeper from registering by any club for the season has been lifted pending the outcome…
Standout performers in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Yusuf Anas and Coach Daniel Ogunmodede are set to be rewarded on Tuesday, September 2 in Abuja. The award and reception was held up due to the engagement of the duo in the preparations and participation of the CHAN Eagles team. Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the…
Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sanni, has described Ikorodu City as “one of the strongest teams” in the Nigeria Premier Football League ahead of their opening day clash at the Kwara Sports Stadium on Sunday. Sanni’s assertion surely stems from the fact that City finished in fourth place against all expectations in their debut campaign…