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The Solid Miners’ impressive home record was finally breached today, Sunday, 9th November, 2025, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kwara United at the Lafia City Stadium. Last season’s highest goalscorer, Anas Yusuf, gave the home side an early lead, pouncing on a poor defensive clearance, his third goal of the current campaign, before the Harmony Boys, as Kwara United are nicknamed, levelled matters through Aule Johnmark, in the 36th minute. Despite creating a raft of scoring opportunities, Nasarawa United’s attack was blunted by Kwara’s resolute defence, and the visitors’s equalizer ultimately proved a fair reflection of…

In the wake of unending poor performances of Nigerian teams in African continental competitions, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has urged Nigerians not to judge the standard of the domestic league with recent setbacks. Aside Super Eagles’ poor showing at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the East Africa, three of the country’s flag bearers in the ongoing CAF Inter-Club Competitions including Remo Stars, Abia Warriors and El-Kanemi have been beaten like pulps by their continental counterparts much to the chagrin of the Nigerian public and press. Speaking in Lagos while addressing the efforts being made to reposition the league for…

Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Solomon Babanjah, on Monday, officially unveiled the team’s new football league season’s kits to the State Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Isaac Danladi, in the latter’s office in Lafia. Joined by Board Member and Director of Media and Communications of the Club, Eche Amos, the Chairman stated that the new kits, designed by China-based Elite King Sportswears’ Company, reflect the team’s vibrant spirit and identity. He stressed that the gesture was in appreciation of the Commissioner’s steadfast and immense support and solidarity which have been instrumental to the Club’s success. In his…

Abia Warriors climbed to second place on the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a 2-0 victory over Barau FC on Matchday 10. Goals in each half from Chukwuemeka Obioma and Sunday Megwo earned the Umuahia-based side all three points. In the South-South derby, Warri Wolves continued their fine form with a 2-0 triumph over Bayelsa United, thanks to a brace from Igbunu Evwierhurhoma, which lifted them to fourth place. Wikki Tourists ended Shooting Stars Sports Club’s (3SC) unbeaten run after securing a 2-0 win in Bauchi. Abdullahi Usman and Jonathan Mairiga were on target for the hosts.…

The Technical Manager of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin Kennedy Boboye will be making his coaching debut with the Benin Arsenals in a competitive game on Sunday, October 26, 2025 since his appointment on Monday ….after the suspension of former head coach Greg Ikhenoba. Coach Boboye who is two weeks old in charge of Bendel Insurance technical crew will be leading the team against new entrants Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam stadium in Owerri in the match day 10 tie in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday. Kick off time is 4pm.‎‎The fans, management and the…

In a strategic move to enhance the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) assets, GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited is making concerted efforts to attract more investors to its innovative initiative, The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF). This mutual fund, launched at the Stock Exchange Commission (SEC), aims to financially bolster the growth of Nigerian football, reports MORAKINYO ABODUNRIN According to GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, the TNFF is designed to transform Nigerian football into a profitable enterprise and a national asset. In pursuit of this goal, GTI recently convened key stakeholders from the NPFL, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has reaffirmed the league’s commitment to building a sustainable football ecosystem that attracts sponsors and delivers stakeholder value. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the media interactive session focused on promoting live radio commentaries for NPFL matches across the country. Elegbeleye spoke at a strategic media engagement in Lagos organised by GTI Asset Management and Trust Ltd. in partnership with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). He said the NPFL was deepening collaboration with media and corporate organisations to make the league more marketable and globally…

Majin Mohammed Post-Match Presser after 4 nill hammering of Plateau United.  “We learnt from the mistake we did against Kun Khalifat by not underrating Plateau United despite their position on the log, and like their Coach said, they didn’t get it right, but they are a good team that always give us a tough time anytime we play against them.” “I give kudos to the fans at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, I want to appreciate them for the massive turn out and cheering the team from the start to finish.” “We really worked hard for the win, especially in the…

The global economic power of football (soccer) is truly immense, standing as one of the world’s most influential and profitable industries. The beautiful game generates billions of dollars annually through revenue, employment, and global commerce. Recent estimates, according to a new report from consultancy firm Kearney, revealed that the global sports market, encompassing professional leagues, broadcasting rights, sponsorships, betting, and merchandising will be worth US$602 billion by 2030. According to FIFA, “The global football market is witnessing a dynamic evolution, characterized by increasing participation rates and a growing emphasis on youth development programs, which collectively enhance the sport’s accessibility and…

Strategic partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on President Federation Cup, GTI Group, have congratulated the football ruling body in the country on their successful staging of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the city of Ibadan last weekend. In a press statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, commended the NFF Board for the successful outcome of the AGM and thumbed up its Board led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for the successes achieved so far for football development in Nigeria. In his words: “GTI Group congratulates…