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Shooting Stars coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has lamented the numerous careless moments that led to their 2-0 defeat against Akwa United on Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 29, Sports247 reports. The encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo saw Shooting Stars concede two second-half goals, courtesy of Edebebiri Endurance and Uche Sebastian, in the 61st and 68th minutes, respectively. This defeat dealt a significant blow to Shooting Stars’ continental aspirations as they continue there free fall on the road in the league. Speaking after the match, Shooting Stars’ head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, expressed his disappointment: “It’s…
Bayelsa United secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars on matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, thanks to Wisdom Magbisa’s incredible 56th-minute goal at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. The visitors started strongly, with Onyekachi Okafor’s impressive strike in the 18th minute narrowly missing the target, a testament to their unwavering determination. Lobi Stars’ goalkeeper Itodo Akor made crucial saves throughout the match, showcasing his exceptional skill. In the 37th minute, Lobi Stars’ youngster John Akende was fouled in the box, but the referee waved away the penalty claims, allowing play to continue, a turning point…
The Solid Miners kept their survival hopes alive as they continue to battle against the drop, showing grit and sheer determination on the road on match-day 29, securing a crucial 1-1 draw against former Premier League champions, Kano Pillars, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday afternoon. The game was a keenly contested affair, with both sides creating scoring opportunities. League’s legend, Rabiu Ali ‘Pele’, found Auwalu Malam with a great pass inside the box, with the latter calmly slotting past Detan Ogundare in goal for United, to give the home side an 18th minute lead. Unpeturbed by their…
Enugu’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium erupted as reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC, delivered a resounding 3-0 victory over Kwara United on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This match 29 triumph marked a crucial return to winning form for the “Flying Antelopes.” With head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu rushing to join the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying camp after leading his team to victory, he entrusted starts to Ikechukwu Mgbemena and Daniel Onyia. The decision proved inspired. From the whistle, Rangers displayed relentless attacking intent. Chiedozie Okorie ignited the stadium in the very first minute, slotting home a lightning-fast goal. The home side…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the fixtures for the President Federation Cup, with some thrilling matchups in store. In the men’s event, previous winners Rangers International FC of Enugu will face off against Kano Pillars in the Round of 64, while Bayelsa Queens will battle last year’s finalists Naija Ratels in the women’s event Round of 32. Here are the fixtures for the Round of 64 (men) and Round of 32 (women): Men’s Round of 64 Fixtures: El-Kanemi Warriors Vs Simon Ben FC Enyimba FC Vs El-Shama FC Yobe Desert Stars Vs Abakaliki FC Katsina United Vs Green…
The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has poured encomiums on strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited for their effort at repositioning Nigerian football. He made the remark during the presentation of Newstap/SWAN 5-star award to the GMD of GTI Group, Abubakar Lawal, alongside four other recipients in Lagos. The well-attended event which attracted a lot of stakeholders of the Nigerian football family was jointly organised by Newstap Communications Limited and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). In his opening speech Dikko revealed how he and other…
An excited Group Managing Director of GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited Abubakar Lawal says that the Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award recently bestowed on him will encourage his company to do more in the sponsorship of the Nigerian League. Abubakar who was one of the five awardees at the carnival like event that had the Chairman of National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko as the Chairman of the award nite said he’s overwhelmed by the recognition accorded to his company in their efforts to make the country’s league not only competitive and attractive but one of the best…
A spirited Akwa United side held reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC to a 1-1 draw in Enugu on Sunday in a Match day 28 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The result leaves Rangers in 5th place, while Akwa United secured a valuable away point. The visitors, Akwa United, started the game with a clear intent to disrupt the home side’s rhythm. Their efforts paid off in the 24th minute when Osoba Kabir found the back of the net, silencing the Enugu crowd as the coach Kennedy Boboye tutored side…
Three 1-1 scorelines headlined Sunday’s instalment of matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Bayelsa United frustrated their hosts Heartland 1-1 in Owerri with Issac Yusuf putting the visitors 1nil up in the 54th minute before Suraj Lawal equalised on 60 minutes to leave the Naze Millionaires 15th in the standings. Elsewhere in Enugu another 1-1 draw took centre stage as defending champions Rangers International came from behind to equalise against visitors Akwa United just as Nasarawa United surrendered an early minute lead to draw 1-1 against guests Sunshine Stars. Consequently, Rangers traded places in the table with…
Remo Stars, which hitherto had an 11-point lead over Rivers United, suffered a 2-1 loss against Bendel Insurance in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. A brace in each half from Meyiwa Oriteweyinmi lifted the host to victory despite Samuel Anakwe reducing the deficit late on. In Port Harcourt, Rivers United edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 thanks to Samson Obi’s 83rd minute goal. Remo Stars lead at the top of the table has been cut to eight points. They top the log with 54 points. Rivers United is in second…