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One of the technical crew members of Heartland FC, Chidi Ike has assured its fans that the team will be bounce back to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, The Naze Millionaires secured their first point of the season in a match day three NPFL clash against Katsina United. According to Ike, the team will work on their goal profligacy in their next game saying that he is optimistic in what they can do. βWe have done our best in the technical crew to give the boys adequate training. The boys displayed character. I am optimistic that these…
It was a weekend of never of its kind in the Nigeria Premier Football League as the Matchday 3 of the 2024/2025 season saw no teams won their game at home, this and four things make the Matchday 3 tick. Perfect Remo Stars It was a perfect weekend for Remo Stars. They won all their matches in the season as they recorded their first ever victory over Kano Pillars away. A sweet 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars retained stay on top of the log, scoring 5 goals, and yet to concede any. Their perfection this far out them in the…
A 3-2 win for Plateau United over Niger Tornadoes in Kaduna on Matchday 12 in NPFL24 Followed Up With a Goalless draw in Jos on Matchday 31 with NPFL25′ s first meeting for both sides in Jos Coming off a Goalless outing in the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Football Tournament in Jos. Starting off relatively slow, The Peace Boys had a couple of chances missed in the opening minutes of the game. Against the run of play however, Niger Tornadoes’ Shehu Dabai will drive in to slot a pass enroute Joseph Godstime whose eventual cut back provides Ifeanyi Okechukwu a chance to…
Niger Tornadoes and Remo Stars pulled off away wins today in Matchday 3 actions of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Super Eaglesβ defender Ismail Sodiq and Franck Mawuena scored to help Remo to a 2nil win over Kano Pillars at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina, while Tornadoes inflicted a 2-1 loss on Plateau United in Jos to jump to 3rd place in the table. Remoβs win puts the Sky Blues top of the standings with 9 points and they remain unbeaten in the championship. Elsewhere in Owerri, Heartland played out a scoreless draw with visiting Katsina United just…
Itβs another weekend as the action continues in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League. A total of seven matches were played in the league, which saw 14 goals scored in six centres as only one game went barren. Also three matches which involved Elkanemi, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba were postponed to another day. The Maiduguiri flood forced a postponement of the Elkanemi Warriors match while Rangers and Enyimba were engaged in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup. In our usual style we look at the five things that make the second week of the 2024/2025 NPFL season tick.…
The Solid Miners’ hopes of picking their first win of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Season were scuttled as they were forced to a goalless draw by hosts, Niger Tornadoes FC, at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna, on Sunday evening. Coming from their 1-1 home draw against Shooting Stars in Lafia a week ago, Nasarawa United were poised to spoil the homecoming party for the Ikon Allah Boys who had won 2-1 away at Kwara United last weekend. Both sides sized each other up in the early stages of the first-half with United’s Moyi Hassan’s dangerous free-kick getting…
It was another Frustrating day for Bayelsa United as they were held at home to a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa in Matchday two of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, 15th September 2024. The Prosperity Boys came into the game after a 3-0 defeat at away at Sunshine Stars as they look to bounce back but it was the visitor’s Kano Pillars who dominated early possession and created chances as they took the game to Bayelsa United. Kano Pillars quick start eventually paid of in the 40th minutes after Auwal Malam…
Rabiu Abdullah 56 minute goal prevented host Bayelsa United from a defeat in a matchday two of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL decided at the Samson Siasia stadium Yenagoa. Experienced technical adviser of Bayelsa United Ladan Bosso made few changes from the team that lost to Sunshine Stars last weekend in Ijebu-Ode. The Sai Masu Gida side who dominated proceedings created early scoring opportunities in the opening minute but paid off on 40 minute when Auwal Malam picked up a cross outside the visitors danger zone to beat Bayelsa United goaltender Clinton Andy. Apparently not satisfied with the team…
Sunshine Stars FC began their NPFL 2025 campaign on a high note with an emphatic 3-0 win over Bayelsa United at their home ground. The game saw Sunshine Stars dominate from the start, maintaining control and creating numerous chances that kept Bayelsa United on the back foot throughout. The first half set the tone with a series of tactical plays from both sides. Sunshine Stars received a yellow card in the 32nd minute, indicating their aggressive approach. Bayelsa United made early substitutions in the 41st minute, bringing on Abdullahi R. for Consul I. and Auwal S. for Abdullahi I., hoping to change their fortunes. However, it was Sunshine Starsβ Seidu Salisu…
The Nigerian Premier Football League burst into life this Sunday with eight matches on the card and contrasting results. Three of the eight matches resulted in away wins signalling level playing field of the league. It is a sharp departure from the past seasons when it is almost predictable that home teams would win. Remo Stars, Enyimba and Niger Tornadoes have away wins and with scoring multiple goals. Remo Stars won against Abia Warriors by 2-0. Enyimba came from a goal down to win 3-1 against Heartland while Niger Tornadoes beat Kwara United 2-1 away from home. Match Day 1…