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NPFL Match Day 28 recap: Akwa United stumbles, Enyimba and Shooting Stars secure wins

On a bustling Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), host team Akwa United faced a stunning setback as they fell 0-1 to visitors Doma United FC of Gombe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Despite controlling much of the game, Akwa United’s overconfidence proved costly as Emmanuel Jesam’s lone goal in the Read More…

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Enyimba triumphs over Shooting Stars: NPFL Match Day 20 recap

Enyimba International FC celebrated a hard-fought victory on Saturday, clinching a 1-0 win against the visiting Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 20 at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma emerged as the hero of the day with his decisive 43rd-minute goal, separating the two sides Read More…

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Kano Pillars appeals N12 million fine for pitch disruption

The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider the N12 million fine imposed on the team for alleged misconduct. In a statement by the club’s secretary, Sani Ibrahim, the incident occurred during the week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani Abacha Read More…

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Doma United triumphs, secures top spot in NPFL standings

Doma United Football Club of Gombe State regained their perch atop the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with a resounding 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Match Day 17 of the 2023/2024 season at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe. Securing their ninth win of the season, Doma United showcased early dominance, netting two goals Read More…

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Philanthropic champion honoured for 40 years of football sponsorship

Mr. Polly Emenike, the solitary benefactor behind the Nanka Champions League for over 40 years, recently received commendation and recognition from both the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the management of Rangers International Football Club (FC) of Enugu. The league caters specifically to Nanka indigenes spread across Nigeria and has seen the latest Read More…

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Rangers secure 2-0 victory over 3SC in NPFL match, delight fans at renovated Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium

Enugu’s Rangers International FC triumphed over visiting Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan with a 2-0 win on Match Day 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The match marked Rangers’ return to the stadium after its renovation, with Nweke Kalu scoring the opening goal in the 27th Read More…

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NPFL Match Day 14 recap: Gombe United holds Sunshine Stars, Kano Pillars clinch win

In a thrilling series of encounters during Match Day 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gombe United FC held Sunshine Stars FC to a 1-1 draw while Kano Pillars FC secured a hard-fought victory against Remo Stars FC, emerging triumphant with a 2-1 win. At the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Sunshine Read More…

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Sporting Lagos triumph over Katsina United as Kano Pillars’ Abdullahi shines with five goals in NPFL weekend action

In the Nigerian Premier Football League’s Match Day 11 fixtures, Sporting Lagos secured a hard-fought victory over Katsina United, sealing a 1-0 win at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. This triumph marked a notable highlight among the weekend’s NPFL events. However, the spotlight of the day belonged to Kano Pillars’ young prodigy, Read More…

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NPFL: Sunshine Stars shine bright, defeat Sporting Lagos 1-0

Sunshine Stars Football Club triumphed over Sporting Lagos FC with a solid 1-0 victory during their intense Match Day 10 encounter in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Moses Omodumueke secured the game’s sole goal in the 24th minute, sparking an intense battle at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. Despite Sunshine Stars’ Read More…

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3SC clinches top spot in NPFL, Gombe United secures vital win

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan soared to joint leadership in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 triumph over Kano Pillars Football Club. Substitute Kareem Ayinde secured the win with a goal in the 55th minute, propelling 3SC to 17 points in their ninth fixture. Despite their stellar performance, 3SC’s Read More…