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GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Government and the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic loss of more than twenty athletes and officials who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024. In a press statement issued on Monday in Lagos, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, expressed deep sorrow over the devastating incident. “We received with great shock and disbelief the news of the tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of more than…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun is excited with developments in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) which he said has been able to establish a pattern for its calendar. Abiodun spoke while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) led by the President, Ibrahim Gusau and Chairman of the NPFL, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye. They were in Abeokuta to felicitate the Governor following the official presentation of the 2024/25 NPFL season trophy to Remo Stars. The Governor said it is commendable that the NPFL season has been adjusted to run parallel to most global leagues which are concluded…
Despite confirmation of their relegation status from the NPFL weeks back, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi arrived Jos with pride to protect, an intent easily demonstrated in game time. The Peace Boys knew they had to strive to end well following the President Federation Cup Quarterfinal heartbreak plus a mild setback in owerri on Match Day 36. It turned out an action packed meeting for the entirety of the game’ s first half. Plateau United Will commence on the front foot with a number of offensive movements completed. First, Vincent Temitope’s ferocious drive into the opposition area after five minutes…
Remo Stars were officially crowned the Nigeria Premier Football League champions on Sunday for the 2024/25 season. The trophy presentation was done following a 4-1 victory over Ikorodu City in Ikenne, Ogun State. The trophy presentation was made on their home turf by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. The ceremony was a very significant one for Remo Stars as it is the very first league title for the privately-owned club. Visitors and high-riding Ikorodu Stars opened scoring in the 15th minute of the Mother’s Day game. Remo Stars evergreen, Sikiru Alimi equalized in the 37th minute to start the…
Tornadoes Post An Incredible Away Performance to Leapfrog Out of the Red zone, As Daniel Akanbek’s Screamer Seals Fifth Away Win Of The Season For the Ikon Allah Boys. Niger Tornadoes secured another away win, bouncing back from a nail-biting 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors midweek. However, the Ikon Allah Boys have shifted into reverse, navigating a treacherous path as the season winds down and games grow scarce, with tongues wagging about the team’s performance following an impressive start to the season that saw them boast one of the best away records. A much-needed win against already-relegated Sunshine Stars was…
The atmosphere at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium crackled with anticipation as Rangers International delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Katsina United 4-0 in a Match Day 37 encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season. The emphatic victory sent a clear message of intent from the Flying Antelopes as the season draws to a close. The tone for the afternoon was set early by the predatory instincts of Godwin Obaje. In the 13th minute, he rose majestically to meet a pinpoint cross from Kenneth Igboke, his header leaving the Katsina United goalkeeper with no chance. Obaje doubled his tally…
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne achieved a historic milestone by clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in the 2024/2025 season. After coming up short in the previous two seasons, where they finished as runners-up, this victory was not just a personal achievement for the club, but also a significant moment for the NPFL itself. Remo Stars’ 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes secured the title with three games to spare, marking a new chapter in Nigerian football. This victory highlights the substantial impact of strategic partnerships, specifically with GTI Asset Management and…
The management of Rangers International Football Club has sent a warm message of congratulations to Remo Stars Football Club for their remarkable victory in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a letter addressed to the chairman of Remo Stars, Honourable Kunle Soname, the General Manager/CEO of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Amobi Ezeaku Esq., lauded the tenacity and dedication displayed by the Ikenne-based team throughout the campaign to amass an unassailable points with three games to the end of the season. Ezeaku further urged Remo Stars to represent the NPFL admirably in the upcoming CAF Champions League. The congratulatory…
By beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 to win the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, Remo Stars have become the 21st club to win the title since the league at national level was introduced in 1972. But if professional football is the consideration, they become the 17th champions since 1990. Most titles have been won by Enyimba, who won their 9th title in the 2022/23 season. Yet, it was not a bed of roses for the club that is arguably Nigeria’s most successful club. They were relegated in 1991 after finishing 15th in a 16-team league. They returned to the elite…
Remo Stars have emerged champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Remo Stars made history as the first privately owned club to win the title since Udoji United achieved the feat in 1996. They also made history becoming the first south west club to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in 25 years since Julius Berger claimed the title in 2000, Extrasportnigeria.wordpress.com. The Ikenne-based privately owned club sealed their win after defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday with games left in the league just as Liverpool also achieved rightly on the…