Author: m.green
Nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba FC returned to winning ways on Sunday following their 1-0 victory over current league leaders Lobi Stars at the Enyimba International Stadium. The People’s Elephant put in a dominant display against their visitors but were unable to convert from chances created. Alalibo Orinate sent the home fans into wild jubilation after he scored the winning goal for Finidi George’s side in the 88th minute to secure maximum points. In Uyo, Akwa United defeated high-flying Remo Stars 3-2 as both sides fought till the end for the maximum points in a thrilling encounter. Sikiru Alimi put the…
Enyimba FC continued their poor start to the new Nigeria Premier Football League season, following their 1-0 loss against Doma United at the Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe on Wednesday. Hilary Ekawu’s solitary strike in the 17th minute of the game gave the Savannah Tigers the much needed victory over the People’s Elephant. Finidi George’s side now occupy the 17th position with seven points from six games following their third defeat of the campaign while Doma United moved to 4th position on the table with 14 points after eight matches. Meanwhile, Heartland FC’s poor form continued after they squandered a…
The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF) is fast becoming a household name in Nigeria’s sports ecosystem but many stakeholders in the sports industry of Africa’s most populous black nation are yet to come to grasp its essence. A visit to major stadia in the country where Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches are played weekly, the acronym TNFF is visibly displayed on the pitch panels, posters, billboards, flyers, books, newspapers and magazines to mention but a few, yet many are at sea when it comes to appreciating this great tool that has made its giant entry into our sporting history. From…
Lobi Stars of Makurdi defeated visiting Sporting Lagos FC 1-0 on Sunday at the Lafia Township Stadium, to remain top of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table, following Sunday Chukwu’s solitary strike in the 29th minute of a keenly contested encounter. Lobi Stars now have 17 points after eight matches, two clear of Remo Stars, who thrashed Gombe United 4-0 in Ikenne to stay second, with a game in hand. Alimi Sikiru scored a brace for the Sky-Blues in the 27th and 83rd minute. His two goals were complemented with others from Franck Mawuena on the 33rd minute…
“We Came With a Game Plan To Win” … Ogunbote. “We have our first penalty taker”… Dogo Kwara United Football Club once again narrowly salvaged a 1-1 draw against Shooting Stars Sports Club in the match Day 8 fixture of Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) game held at the Kwara State Stadium Complex Ilorin, on Sunday. The Afonja Warriors were the early birds to entertain their fans with great artistry football display dominating possession as their effort earned them a deserving penalty at the 20 minutes of the game as Shooting stars defender was adjourned to have handled the ball with…
A late goal by a substitute, Jonas Emmanuel on two of the four added-on minutes of the 2023/2024 NPFL match day 8 fixtures, helped the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C earn a share of the spoils as they forced the ‘Owena Whales’, Sunshine Stars F.C to a 2-2 draw in an encounter played at the Akure Sports Complex on Sunday. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu had stuck to the squad that defeated Heartland on the last match day. The boys did not disappoint the traveling delegation as former league top-scorer, Godwin Obaje nodded the Coal City side into an early lead as…
The unpredictability of the current Nigeria Premier League continues as leadership changes after every match day. In fact a live table on matches days has been fluctuating illustrating the keenness in the power struggle. As curtain falls on Matchday 8, Lobi Stars climbed over initial leaders, Enugu Rangers, Shooting Stars and Remo Stars to have a fragile stay atop. Lobi Stars owe the delicate at the top to a 1-0 win over visiting Sporting Lagos. All thanks to the 29th minute goal by Sunday Chukwu. In added time of their encounter with Kwara United in Ilorin, Shooting Stars conceded a goal that…
The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has called on the various clubs participating in the league to ensure adequate security measures are put in place across stadiums. In a release made to all NPFL Clubs on Wednesday November 8th and signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, the league body urged them to create a secured and enjoyable match venue for all stakeholders in the league. The circular reads: “As we approach Match Day 8 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), we would like to stress the critical importance of providing adequate…
Doma United could not consolidate on their impressive 0-3 away victory against Gombe United, last time out, after they were held to a goalless draw by visiting Bendel Insurance at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, in a rescheduled Match Day Six fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Savannah Tigers were unable to break down the defensive shape of the Benin Arsenals who came into the game with a cautious approach. Bendel Insurance had the first opportunity of the game through Paul Obata which went wide. Andrew Majalisa missed a chance to give Doma the lead before halftime…
Rangers International Manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu is pleased with the team’s clean sheet win against Heartland, pushing them to the top of the log on superior goals difference. The Coal City Flying Antelopes reclaimed their place at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a MatchDay 7 2-0 win against Heartland with a goal on either side of the half. A Kazeem Ogunleye freekick from 25 yards left Heartland’s goalkeeper, Chisom Chiaha helpless just three minutes into the fixture at the Awka Township Stadium. Ilechukwu in his post match assessment of the encounter said it was very important…