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The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C has continued to get and endorse more celebrities as the club’s ambassadors with the latest being the Enugu-born highlife music sensational twins with the stage name, Ejima 042, who were at the club’s corporate headquarters for their unveiling recently. Mbah Otuosorochukwu and Mbah Chinecherem whose latest breakthrough hit, ‘Nwayor’ had propelled them to national acclaim, were visibly elated at the prospect of being appointed as Rangers Ambassadors and promised to be great ambassadors of the club. Also appointed were young entrepreneur, Ekene Nicholas Ibeto of Kcee-Hills Classic and Nollywood actress, Vivian Ugegbe Ajaelo also…
Table toppers Remo Stars, Gombe United, Kano Pillars and Sunshine Stars have received various degrees of punishment for breach of rules and framework of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL on matchday 17. Organisers of NPFL said Pillars were in breach for misconduct of their fans leading to a delay in transmission of a live broadcast of their game against Plateau United as well as their supporters throwing objects onto the pitch in protest against the decision of a match official. For disruption of the live telecast, Pillars will pay a N10 million fine, N1 million for repeated offence of…
The technical adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Gbenga Ogunbote, said the 1-0 victory recorded against Bayelsa United was a big relief for his team. Speaking after the tension-soaked NPFL Matchday 17 tie at Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, on Sunday, the sweat merchant expressed happiness that the team was able to end its winless streak after going six matches without a win. “I think it’s a big relief for the team. The truth be told, having gone through six games without a win, you would definitely expect that the confidence level would have dropped. “The confidence level dropped,…
Technical adviser of Rangers International F.C, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, has assured the club’s numerous supporters that the team will soon get back to winning ways after dropping all points at stake in a match day 17, NPFL 2023/2024 fixture against eternal rivals, Bendel Insurance F.C inside Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, over the weekend. Coach Ilechukwu while fielding questions from sports reporters after a 2-0 loss to the ‘Benin Arsenals’, said that the loss was avoidable going by the level of preparation going into the match but some mistakes from his backline put paid to all the expectations. “Football…
Niger Tornadoes 3-2 Heartland Five breathtaking goals lights up the match day 17 encounter involving Niger Tornadoes and Heartland FC of Owerri as the battle for survival takes the center stage at the ABS Kaduna, the adopted home ground of the Ikon Allah Boys. The hosts set the game on as early as 11th minute when Akintunde Azeez capitalizes on a rebound to put his team in front in what was his first goal of the season. Tornadoes had tons of chances to double their lead but all attempts were fluffed as the visitor siezes the momentum when a well…
Lobi Stars pulled off the only stunning away victory as round 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL drew to a close across venues today 7 December 2024. Stanley Oganbor’s 42nd minute strike alongside an earlier own goal by Godwin Oshagbemi secured the Benue boys a 2nil road win over hosts Kwara United. Lobi stay joint top in the table on 32 points along with leaders Remo Stars who relied on an Aniekeme Okon’s added minutes brace to seal a 2-0 home win over Sunshine Stars. Elsewhere, Heartland FC sunk deeper into the relegation zone despite going 2-1 up…
Nigeria’s foremost investment banking firm, GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have signed a strategic partnership deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to further enhance the efficient management of the FA Cup. The deal is expected to boost the commercial value of Nigeria’s oldest domestic club competition and ensure that it attracts the sponsorship of Corporate Nigeria and the Multinationals. This is essential in order to develop the product which has immensely contributed in unifying the football-loving Nigerians. A peep into history reveals that the FA Cup was created in 1945 and currently, is the main football single-elimination tournament…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have commended the efforts of the sporting press in the outgone year, 2023, for their professional coverage of the elite league as they step up plans for 2024. In its New Year message, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, commended the media for embracing GTI’s vision for elite football development and thumbed up their valuable reports targeted at stakeholders of the NPFL to implement the business aspect of the game in all their activities. “We want to thank the sporting media for keeping…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) may not postpone upcoming fixtures in the ongoing 2023/2024 season despite Nigeria’s participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off on January 13 in Cote d’Ivoire. According to a top official of the NPFL who spoke on condition of anonymity in a telephone chat with Sports Yarn Class (SYC) on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the league is not contemplating or considering a shift in the season to a later date for now because it has nothing to do with the continental showpiece. “What has the league got to do with the…
The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF) and GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Andrew Ekejiuba, has expressed his disappointment with the lack of outfield players in the super eagles squad list for the 2023 AFCON because he believes the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has quality players, platinumnewsng.com is reporting. He made this remark on Friday while answering questions from Veteran sports presenter Emmanuel Bassey during a Radio Sports show on Raypower FM. He said he believes Nigeria has never lacked talents, but just the right managers who can painstakingly look inwards and get the kind of players who can…