Author: m.green
It was excitement galore on Sunday when curtain was drawn on the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League season at the New Jos Stadium in Jos, Plateau State. It was a day to officially unveiled and present trophy to the new champions of the NPFL, Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. It was also a significant day for GTI for the day marked two years of GTI’s emergence into the country’s elite football ecosystem through its strategic partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) respectively. The Group Managing Director of GTI, Abubakar Lawal could not…
In a rallying call to the private sector, Abubakar Lawal, Group Managing Director of GTI Group has made a compelling appeal for increased corporate investment in Nigerian football. Speaking at the trophy presentation ceremony of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Lawal emphasized the untapped potential of the domestic football market and the benefits of private sector involvement. “We call on well-meaning Nigerian soccer fans, corporate bodies, individuals and multinationals to invest in our league through The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF),” Lawal stated, highlighting the investment vehicle that has been driving change in the Nigerian football landscape. He…
Before Sunday’s feat, Rangers last won the title in 2016 under Coach Imama Amapakabo. They now have eight titles. Rangers International FC are champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) again!Their 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday secured their eighth league title, solidifying their place as a Nigerian football powerhouse. Before Sunday’s feat, Rangers’ last title win came in 2016 under Coach Imama Amapakabo. Their championship history also includes victories in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, and 1984; solidifying their position among Nigeria’s greatest football clubs. Only Enyimba with nine league titles are more successful than the Flying…
The final of this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competitions will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 29th June. According to a release from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) communication department, the General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said the date has been agreed on by both the NFF and GTI in view of the fact that Nigeria have until midnight of Sunday, 30th June to submit to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the names of her representative clubs in next season’s continental club competitions, the CAF Confederation Cup and the CAF Champions…
The match between Rangers and Enyimba in Week 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was called off after a late penalty was awarded to the Flying Antelopes. The crucial Oriental Derby on Sunday was a title decider, with Rangers at the top of the league with 60 points and Enyimba just two points behind. The stadium was packed with fans for the intense match, which was going well until the referee awarded Rangers a penalty in the 101st minute with the score at 0-0. The decision sparked protests from Enyimba players, and despite efforts to resume play, the game was…
Bayelsa United attacking midfielder, Wisdom Magbisa was in fine form as he scored and made an assist to help his side blaze past Plateau United on match day 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL on Sunday evening. Magbisa 18 yard volley in the 40th minute opened score for the Restoration boys before providing an assist for Tekena Garando in the 43rd minute to end the half 2-0. The Meremu led side went ahead to win 3-2 to further brightened their survival race in the NPFL. “It was a game we really needed to win. “I thank God that…
The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C, still maintains its hold on the top spot of the twenty teams NPFL 2023/2024 season after earning a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lagos F.C in a match day 34 encounter played at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu lined up the team that defeated Bayelsa United on the last match day but the duo of Godwin Obaje and Super Eagle invitee, Kenneth Igboke with Zulkifilu Mohammad and Philip Clement taking their places and the visitors never looked back in their push to earn another win on the…
In a thrilling match on Sunday, June 2, 2024, Enyimba FC emerged victorious over Rivers United to the delight of club chairman Kanu Nwankwo. To celebrate the win, the legendary footballer who was over the moon with joy decided to show his appreciation to the players and officials in a special way. As the team gathered in the dressing room, Kanu surprised everyone by announcing that he would be giving out a whopping sum of 2 million Naira to be shared among the players and officials. Kanu, known for his philanthropic efforts, took the decision to appreciate the hard work…
Gombe United have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 2-0 defeat to Sunshine Stars at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe, on Sunday. Two first-half goals from Promise Awosanmi and Lucky Nwafor sealed their fate, condemning them to drop to the second-tier league. Awosanmi opened the scoring in the sixth minute, and Nwafor doubled the lead in the 28th minute, leaving the hosts unable to mount a comeback. With only four games and 12 points left to play for, Gombe United have been confirmed as the first team to be relegated from the top flight this season.…
Matchday 34 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) gets underway with three games as Remo Stars ended their five-match winless streak against Kano Pillars on Saturday. The previous head-to-head encounters between the Sky Blue Stars and Sai Masu Gida showed that the Kano-based side has won three with two draws. Ahmed Akinyele headed home the opener for the host in the sixth minute with the goal separating each side after the first period. Salisu Mustapha equalised for the visitors three minutes into the second half With the clash approaching a draw, Remo Stars captain, Nduka Ugbade scored the…