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Enyimba’s young manager Yemi Olanrewaju masterminded a stunning 3-1 away win over Emmanuel Amuneke’s Heartland FC today in Owerri as the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL opened with a comprehensive fixture list. Suraj Lawal shot Heartland ahead in the 54th minute but Ifeanyi Ihemekwele’s equaliser on 65 minutes plus a quick fire brace by Clinton Jephta on 71 and 73 minutes earned the People’s Elephants the win. Heartland had prepared for the new season with the acquisition of 30 new players and former Africa player of the year Amuneke as coach. The loss could be a sign of teething…
Rangers International F.C, the reigning NPFL champions, were held to a goalless draw by visiting El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the opening game of the 2024/2025 NPFL season played inside Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with both sides displaying great football artistry to the admiration of fans that thronged out to see the match. The season’ opening fixture had NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, C.O.O of the NPFL, Prince Davidson Owumi, Enugu F.A Chairman, Barrister Tony Ugwu and many top football aficionados on ground to see a lot of innovations in…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited has assured teeming soccer fans across the globe that all arrangements are in place regarding the live-streaming of NPFL matches ahead of the 2024/2025 season. GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba confirmed the development to journalists in Lagos on Friday and affirmed that soccer fans are also set to watch the games on various devices globally. Ahead of the NPFL 2024/2025 season’s opener in Enugu on Saturday, August 31, 2024 between defending champions Enugu Rangers and President Federation Cup winners, El Kanemi Warriors, he…
Ahead of the commencement of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Season, the Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League, in collaboration with the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, and Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has held a one-day sensitization seminar for Chief Security Officers and Chairmen of Supporters’ Clubs of the twenty NPFL teams. The seminar was aimed at instilling safety and curbing incidence of violence and hooliganism before, during and after domestic league matches. According to the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL Board, Prince Davidson Owumi, “The seminar is aimed at educating…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has long been a cornerstone of the country’s sports culture that produced great players that took the global soccer ecosystem by storm. However, shortly after the 2021/2022 NPFL season, things began to fall apart as the fortunes of the elite league began to nosedive and was near a state of comatose. Plagued by numerous challenges that hindered its growth and development, it was evident that the business aspect of the management of the elite league was grossly overlooked and this necessitated the intervention of GTI Asset Management & Trust Ltd for a rescue mission.…
Kano Pillars have officially parted ways with coach Paul Offor.The mutual termination was announced today by the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL side on its social networks. In a release signed by Pillars’ Chairman Alhaji Muhammad Umar the club appreciated Offor’s positive attitude throughout discussion leading up to the disengagement. Offor was appointed on a one year contract by the former board that was dissolved after its tenure elapsed. According to Alhaji Umar, a new technical adviser will soon be hired to take over the club. He said that the selection process for the new gaffer is underway. SOURCE: WORAMANGRA
Domestic Cup champions El Kanemi Warriors are not ruling out their chances in the 2024/25. CAF Confederation Cup and Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. A confident coach Aliyu Zubairu expressed confidence in his players to pull off great performances in both tournaments. “I have great confidence in every one of you,” Coach Zubairu stated. “This season, we have the potential to make a significant impact. Stay disciplined, give your best, and together, we will achieve greatness.” Coach Zubairu made the comments after overseeing the team’s training today in Maiduguri, Borno State. Known for his strategic acumen and motivational prowess, Coach…
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL stand to reap financial benefits in the future from the partnership with Spanish side, Sevilla FC. This is the position of NPFL Chairman Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye who is already in Spain. Elegbeleye travelled to Spain to formalise the collaboration that would see NPFL clubs and Coaches receive training, facilitated by Sevilla FC. “In the long run, there would be the possibility of the NPFL youth players attracting offers from international clubs and this will go a long way in ensuring financial stability for our Clubs and reduce their dependence on government for…
Several faculty enriching workshops have been scheduled by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as part of the buildup for the 2024/25 season which kicks off on August 31. NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi describes the workshops as the league’s continuous development programme aimed at bringing the various operatives at clubs and in the NPFL Secretariat up-to-date on their professional duties. The first in the series will be a workshop in Kaduna for Clubs Medical Officers and is being facilitated by a board member and former Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi through his Daniel Amokachi Foundation. The workshop will…
Players’ welfare has become a top priority at Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL outfit, Kano Pillars. This was after the Kano State Government promised to settle all outstanding match bonuses owed to the players. The State’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Honourable Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso made this known yesterday when he received members of newly established management board of the club and team captain Rabiu Ali. Commissioner Kwankwaso confirmed that the disbursement of the funds would commence shortly, as the state government has approved the payments He highlighted the significance of prioritizing players’ welfare, recognizing their crucial role in the…