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GTI Group, strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have joined many soccer-loving Nigerians, fans and organisations in congratulating Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, on their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, describing their remarkable achievement as a moment of immense national pride and a significant milestone in the history of Nigerian and African football. The Flamingos were crowned world champions on Saturday, November 7, 2026, following a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Japan in the final played in Rabat, Morocco. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured Nigeria’s first-ever…

Rangers International head coach Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu has praised his players’ resilience after the Enugu-based side returned to Nigeria Premier Football League action with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday, insisting that his team refused to allow adversity to derail their game plan. The encounter marked Rangers’ first league outing since their painful elimination from the CAF Champions League, where they suffered a dramatic 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in the second leg in Algeria, surrendering a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Abeokuta to crash out 3-2 on aggregate. The continental disappointment represented…

The Solid Miners’ quest for a sixth unbeaten run came to a disappointing end this evening as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on match-day 11 of the ongoing 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League campaign. Ibrahim Yahaya and Fabian Nworie’s 14th and 64th minute goals were all the Sai Masu Gida needed to scoop the maximum points off the travellers from Lafia. The loss, though disheartening, sees Nasarawa United drop to 5th position on the league table, but the Coach Mbwas Mangut’s side remains optimistic of an immediate bounce-back, as…

A fine strike by Tobi Iyanda in the 15th minute was enough to hand Enyimba all three points in their Oriental Derby clash with Kun Khalifat on Sunday. It was the visitors who scared Enyimba in the first minute when Onuoha Uchechukwu whipped in a cross but Oparaocha failed to get his head to it. The Elephants took over possession afterwards, with Obichere getting in crosses into the box but it failed to meet Tobi and Ihemekwele respectively. The goal finally came in the 15th minute when Obichere drove past Khalifat’s players to send a low cross into the box…

Godwin Obaje scored before being sent off as defending champions Enugu Rangers held Rivers United to a 1-1 draw in the headline fixture of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 11 on Sunday, sportsbeat.ng reports Shooting Stars delivered an emphatic 4-1 victory over Abia Warriors and Enyimba returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Kun Khalifat. The encounter between Rivers United and Rangers lived up to expectations, with both sides sharing the spoils in a contest that also produced a significant disciplinary moment. Rivers United took the lead in the 17th minute through Chijioke Mbaoma,…

The 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 11 opened with two draws, setting the stage for an exciting Super Sunday headlined by the heavyweight encounter between league leaders Rivers United and defending champions Rangers International in Port Harcourt. Niger Tornadoes and Barau FC played out a goalless draw at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Friday, October 30, before Doma United and Ikorodu City shared four goals in a 2-2 stalemate at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday. Attention now shifts to Sunday’s eight fixtures, with the battle for the top spot and crucial points in…

Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s nine-match unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a dramatic 2-1 victory, while Kun Khalifat and Niger Tornadoes recorded crucial wins in an eventful EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 10. Eight matches produced 16 goals on Sunday, October 25, with three home victories, one away win and four draws as the battle for the title and survival intensified. Rivers United, Rangers International and Nasarawa United remained level on 17 points, although Rangers had two games in hand on the other two contenders. Bendel Insurance End Rivers United’s Unbeaten Run Bendel Insurance delivered…

he battle for crucial points in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continues on Sunday, with Ikorodu City FC and Shooting Stars set to renew their Southwest rivalry in Lagos, while unbeaten Rivers United travel to Benin City to face Bendel Insurance. The two encounters headline Matchday 10, which features seven fixtures on Sunday following the rescheduling of two matches, including Ranchers Bees versus Doma United, originally scheduled for Saturday. The weekend programme opened with Katsina United fighting back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Plateau United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday. Ikorodu…

As the countdown to the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season continues, attention is turning to experienced tactician Coach Festus Allen, who has returned to ABS Ilorin FC with a clear mission: to build a competitive team capable of challenging for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). With more than 25 years of coaching experience, Allen brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and tactical understanding to the Ilorin-based club. His return has generated renewed expectations among supporters who hope his experience will help the Saraki Boys rediscover their place among Nigeria’s top-flight clubs. A COACH WITH A RICH…

Katsina United scored twice in the closing stages to rescue a 2-2 draw against Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter on Saturday. Plateau United looked set for an important away victory after establishing a two-goal lead, but the hosts fought back with strikes from Yusha’u Armiya’u and Umar Rabiu to share the points. The visitors took the lead in the 30th minute when Victor Dawa’s corner kick was deflected into the net for an own goal, giving Plateau United a first-half advantage. Plateau United doubled their lead in the 82nd minute through Jibril Ibrahim, leaving Katsina…