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A late first half slip-up due to loss in concentration by the backline of the reigning NPFL Champions, Rangers International FC ensured that Abia Warriors FC snatched all points at stake with a 1-0 scoreline in a re-arranged match day 25, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture played at the bumpy, Umuahia Township Stadium, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu had stuck with the squad that defeated table toppers, Remo Stars FC at weekend save for left-back, Kenneth Igboke, who had returned to the national U-20 training camp, and the match day squad took the battle to the home side with the…
In what would have been the Solid Miners’ second win on the road this season, it was Ogba Ifeanyi’s extra-time goal for Bayelsa United that denied the visitors victory in a dramatic fashion as both sides settled for a 2-2 draw at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on midweek match-day 25 fixture. Nasarawa United’s centre forward, Idris Ajiya, registered his name in the scoresheet since joining the Club during the mid-season transfer window, in less than a minute into kick-off, considered as one of the fastest goals of the current campaign, giving United an early lead. As the…
Heartland FC continues to impress in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars (3SC) of Ibadan on matchday 24. The win places the Naze Millionaires 12th on the league table, with newcomer John Bassey netting his second goal for the club. Former Iwuanyanwu Nationale midfield maestro, Silvenus Oparanozi, expressed his admiration for the youthful squad, describing their performance as a “dream come true.” Despite battling injuries sustained during his playing days, the former national hero praised the team’s rapid improvement, stating that Heartland’s current form inspires confidence. “The team has improved so much…
A goal in either half of the match day 24, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture against table topping Remo Stars ensured that the reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C earned the bragging rights as they edged past the Ikenne side, 2-1 inside ‘The Cathedral’, Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu kept faith with the matchday squad that earned a point in Yenagoa last week, save for Effimi Nsi and Ikenna Stephen, and the selected team never disappointed as they stood shoulders above the coach Daniel Ogunmodede side. The visitors would have been behind earlier than when…
The reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC under coach Fidelis Ilechukwu missed by the whiskers an opportunity of annexing the maximum points at stake as they were held to a goalless draw by home side, Bayelsa United FC in a match day 23, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture. The encounter which happened inside a packed, Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, saw the home side under coach Laddan Bosso searching for early goals with the trio of Simon Daniel, Ifeanyi Ogba, and Yahaya Ibrahim probing for openings that were stoutly denied by the Rangers backline anchored around the quartet of Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Ikenna Stephen,…
Lobi Stars showed great resilience in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 clash against Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, ultimately losing 1-0 to a late Timothy Zachariah strike. The match began with high intensity, both teams pushing for an early advantage. Lobi Stars showcased their attacking prowess, with Nazir Mohamad producing a brilliant moment in the 28th minute, skillfully evading defenders before unleashing a potent shot that took a crucial deflection, denying him a certain goal. Despite facing numerous challenges, including contentious free-kick calls and yellow cards, Lobi Stars continued to push forward.…
In a cracking Nigeria Premier Football League match-day twenty-three encounter, Nasarawa United fell agonizingly short, losing 1-0 on the road to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday afternoon. Despite delivering a stellar performance, the Solid Miners were unable to capitalize on their dominance, succumbing to a 27th minute solitary goal by Al-amin Umar. From the outset, United asserted their authority, dictating the tempo, and crafting a plethora of scoring opportunities. The United’s midfield trio of Abubakar Aliyu, Shina Kumater and Moyi Hassan, ensured the control of pace, supplying the attackers with an abundance of chances, as the frontline…
Plateau United have issued head coach, Mbwas Mangut a three-game ultimatum to turn the fortune of the club around on the NPFL table. According to a statement released by the club’s Director, Media operation, Yaksat Maklek on 3rd of February, 2025, the decision followed meeting involving the club’s stakeholders and a careful examination of key matters leading to poor performance. The club’s decision is aimed at helping the club escape relegation and a warning to the handler against losing his job. The Peace Boys have recorded just one win from their last five league games. The former champions held Shooting…
Technical Adviser of Heartland FC of Owerri, Emmanuel Amuneke says he will not promise Heartland football fans anything as they trade tackles with Katsina United FC in their Week 23 NPFL cracker at the Mohammed Bakko Stadium, Katsina this weekend. Amuneke, whose wards on Sunday, posted what Owerri football fans have adjudged as their best performance at the Dan Anyiam Stadium this football season, a comprehensive 2-0 bashing of high-flying Rivers United of Portharcourt, with the first goal coming f through a scissors-kick perfected by skipper Christian Molokwu and the second goal coming from Joel Okoro through a hot grounder…
Niger Tornadoes FC have been directed to pay Anthony Micheal Adoyi a sum of one million and three fifty thousand naira for illegal termination of the players contract This is a response by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL to the complaint letter sent to the league organizer by Anthony Micheal Adoyi whose contract was unlawful terminated by Niger Tornadoes in 15th January 2025 after investigation. The sum covers the remaining six months salary on the players contract which is supposed to end by the end of June 2025 and some shortfall deducted from his previous salary received. Micheal had…