By Alfred Saiki Plateau United defeated Sunshine Stars on Sunday 1-0 at the New Jos Stadium, to make it two in two home victories for the “Peace Boys.” A game of limited chances and tactical discipline ensured the scoreline remained respectable. The only goal of the contest came in the 31st minute from a set…
By Ahmad Elnafaty Ahmed Jimoh continued his hot streak as his instinctive finish clinched Gombe United an important win over Bendel Insurance. The Gombe club won 1-0 at the Pantami Stadium in Sunday’s early kick-off. The game ended goalless in the first 45 minutes. Gombe United started the second half strongly and deservedly took the…
By Emmanuel Chibuzor Rabiu Ali played a central role in Kano Pillars’ 1-0 victory over Rivers United in one of Sunday’s Matchday 4 schedule as the ‘Sai Masu Gida’ maintained their perfect home record. Ali pounced on a loose ball in the second minute of added time of the second half in Rivers United’s box…
By Yemi Sodeeq It was a game of each half as Kwara United and Rangers settled for a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Matchday 4 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The visitors, not minding the cheering fans of their hosts got the best of the…
Matchday 4 fixture in Lafia between hosts, Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 21 will now be played on Sunday, October 22. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) granted the 24-hour shift following the tragic robbery incident in Otukpo, Benue State, home base of Lobi Stars. “Everything and all officials involved…
With one point from the opening three games of the new campaign and staying bottom of the table, Akwa United are in desperate need of their first win of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season and they will be giving their A-game on Sunday when they engage visiting 3SC on Matchday 4 at the…
We go into the fourth matchweek of the 2023/24 season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Referees have been listed to take charge of the matches for this weekend full of mouthwatering contests including a southwest derby. One game has been postponed owing to the continental engagement of the titleholders Enyimba. Saturday, October 21,…
• No fixtures rescheduling requests will be granted Clubs’ hierarchy in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been charged to provide conducive atmosphere at all times during the matches of the 2023/24 season. The charge came through a memo to the clubs and signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi who observed…
By Tony Ademodi Winger Chidiebere Nnachi, had his first taste of action in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) playing for defending champions, Enyimba in their 3-2 win over Akwa United on Sunday. He would go on to express his delight at making a debut for the famous People’s Elephant. It was a dream realised…
By Ikenna Nwokedi Rangers International on Sunday defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in one of the Matchday 3 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Awka City Stadium, Anambra State. The Flying Antelopes took a deserved lead in the 17th minute courtesy of a Joel Odoh’s headed effort from Kazeem Ogunleye’s free…