Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has moved to curb possible existence of drug abuse by players in the league. NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said random dope tests would be conducted in the weeks ahead following the acquisition of testing kits from the United Kingdom. Elegbeleye was in Port Harcourt to lend support to Rivers…
By George Akpayen After a dramatic start to the season that witnessed 23 goals in eight matches on the first day of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, we look at the key talking points across the matches played so far: Mizo’s treble tops the headlines There is no bigger news on the opening…
Coming across as not satisfied with his side’s 2-1 win over Plateau United on the opening day of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote is looking to draw better performances especially in converting scoring chances. In his post-match interview after the encounter decided on Saturday…
Niyi Alebiosu Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Saturday recorded a 2-1 victory over Plateau United in Matchday 1 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan. It was an impressive performance from the home team as they defeated the Jos club with the help of goals…
By Finecountry Azubuike David Bayelsa Striker, Robert Mizo started off from where he left last season by getting a hat-trick on the opening day of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season for the Prosperity Boys against south-south neighbours Akwa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Saturday. Akwa United started the better…
Saturday, September 30 has been officially announced as the commencement date for the 2023/24 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). In a letter dated Monday, September 25, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer also notified the 20 participating Clubs that the champions of the season would receive ₦150m which is a 50% increase…
Propel Sports Africa, the broadcast streaming partners of the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) has announced a deal with MTN Nigeria for exclusive broadcast of the matches on mobile devices on the telecom giant’s network. Propel are looking to cover eight games every matchday for streaming, which would translate to over 300 games per season. Basil…
The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a postponement of the scheduled kickoff for the 2023/24 season citing the need to have members focus on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) which holds in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer explained that…
•₦150m for season’s winners The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and it’s strategic partners, GTI Assets Management on Friday approved a 30% increase in the indemnity payable to Match Commissioners and Referees that will officiate in the 2023/24 season of the NPFL. The partners also agreed to raise the prize winning money from the ₦100m…
Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Board and the 20 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs have scheduled the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Tuesday , August 29 Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer in a notice of the AGM to all the clubs explained that the date will allow for a very effective organisation of the…