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Lobi Stars were unable to secure a win in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 20 clash against Heartland FC, losing 1-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The match, which marked the start of the second stanza, saw Lobi Stars creating several chances but failing to find the net. Sunday Chinedu’s crucial header in the 11th minute and a brilliant save by goalkeeper Japheth Opobo denied Heartland FC a lead in the first half. Jackson Eru’s free kick in the 13th minute rattled the crossbar, as Lobi Stars’ offensive efforts continued to pressure the hosts but the first half…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), GTI Group, says it will not relent on its vision to drive the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and see it become more attractive and the best in Africa. Executive Director, GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, Nelson Ine gave the assurance yesterday while making his digital presentation on the NPFL and the President Federation Cup (PFC); the journey so far, during a media parley with journalists at the group’s Corporate Headquarters in Lagos. According to Ine, since the involvement of GTI in the running of the NPFL in the past three…
For a sixth straight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) game for the 2024/2025 season, Enyimba FC failed to win a match, with all six games ending in a draw. A 0-0 draw with Plateau United in the rescheduled Matchday 18 game maintained the People’s Elephant’s stuttering league form, which has also translated into their continental campaign. The Boxing Day encounter didn’t bring goal sparks expected from both sides after 90 minutes of action. The two-time African champions are yet to taste defeat in their last seven league games. They have won one of the games with six others ending in…
The weekend the instalment of Matchday 17 in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. where a total of twenty six goals were scored in the Nine matches played . Here are the summary of the actions on the Matchday 17 as we serve you the five things you need to know in the NPFL. Back To Back Clean Sheets For Ogunbote’s Shooting Stars Shooting Stars defeated Kano Pillars by 2-0 to shoot to number four on the log. The result condemned Kano Pillars to defeat in their first travel to the South West this season while it confirmed the resurgence…
NPFL reigning champions, Rangers International F.C secured another point on the road as the coach Fidelis Ilechukwu tutored side extended its unbeaten run to ten matches with a goalless draw against home side, Katsina United inside Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, in a match day 17, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Chief-coach of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu who led the squad to Katsina, kept faith with the last match day squad bar one player with Godwin Obaje and Frank Uwumiro leading the attack and goalkeeper, Lucky Abdullahi standing between the sticks. The first period saw a balance…
TORNADOES STUNS SUNSHINE STARS IN MINNA! Majin Mohammed’s men produced a scintillating first-half display, leaving Sunshine Stars reeling at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, in an NPFL MD17 tie. MATCH SUMMARY: The Ikon Allah Boys dominated from the start, with Enerst Onyeka leading the foray of damage against the visitors. Ernest got the first goal, 3rd minute into the game, his first for the Ikon Allah Boys; he got fed by Abdulrasheed Dabai and slot home to give us the lead. Dabai and Ernest then combined again for the second goal, Dabai who was left unmarked received the ball, controlled and…
Rooted At the bottom of the NPFL25 standings heading into Match Day 17’s Schedule at the Lafia City of Stadium, Lobi Stars Of Makurdi had endured a mix of fortunes, Producing only one win in their last 5 games, something that clearly provides anxious moments for current handler and former Super Eagles forward,Daniel Amokachi. The Peace Boy’s Two wins in Five Games only proved better for points raised but near misses against Akwa United and Bendel Insurance on Match Days 14 and 15 respectively, failed to produce fruits despite the commendable efforts. Still unable to call on any of his…
Lobi Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Plateau United in a thrilling derby clash at the Lafia City Stadium. Waheed Adebayo’s decisive strike before halftime proved to be the difference-maker, earning Lobi Stars the coveted bragging rights. Rejuvenated Lobi Stars goalkeeper Daniel Emmanuel made several stunning saves in the early proceedings, aided by his sharp reflexes, to keep the scoreline 0-0. He thwarted the efforts of Mafeng Pam and Michael Ibeh on two occasions. Coach Daniel Amokachi’s side kept their calm and responded in the 40th minute with multiple efforts. However, Plateau United goalkeeper Emeka Nwabula stood firm, denying…
Eight-time and reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in a match day 16, NPFL 2024/2025 fixture, stopped the high riding Rivers United F.C courtesy of a lone strike off a headed effort by skipper of the side, Chinemerem Ugwueze. Chief-coach of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu handed starts to the trio of Agu Kenechukwu, Ikenna Stephen and Hillary Ekawu in the absence of the Super Eagles B team invitees while keeping faith with the other team members that secured a valuable draw in Aba, midweek, and the squad never disappointed. The visitors under coach Finidi…
The Solid Miners secured a crucial 1-0 victory over their next-door neighbours, Lobi Stars, in a tense 2024/25 Nigeria Premier League Match-day Sixteen clash at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The win courtesy of Qamar Adegoke’s 12th minute strike propelled Nasarawa United out of the relegation zone, leapfrogging their opponents, Lobi Stars to 14th position in the current league standings. In a match marked by intense rivalry and determination, United dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities throughout the encounter. Lobi also struck the woodwork courtesy of John Mark before the interval. Despite a late surge by Lobi…