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Remo Stars picked the only away win of the week after a 2-1 victory over Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegoa as the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League continued with seven games on Sunday. Goals from Olamilekan Adams and Alimi Sikiru had given the Sky Blue Stars a 2-0 lead before Okorie Ekeson reduced the deficit in the 88th minute after Oluwaseun Solomon was sent off for the host in the 15th minute. In Aba, Enyimba pipped Akwa United 3-2 thanks to goals from Gabriel Innocent, Mbaoma Chijioke, and Alalibo Somiari. Kufre Ekong and David Philip scored for…
The much talked about away win in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL arrived today as Remo Stars defeated hosts Bayelsa United 2-1 in one of Sunday’s Matchday 3 ties. The Sky Blues as Remo are known were cruising on a 2nil lead courtesy Adam Olamilekan’s 4th minute and returnee Sikiru Alimi’s 78thmin strikes, but Ekeson Okorie of Bayelsa halved the deficit on 88mins to set up a nervy finish. But Remo saw the win through to place 6th in the table. Matchday 3 Results In Aba, defending champions Enyimba International rebounded from their 0-2 loss away to Gombe last…
Shooting stars football club of Ibadan played host to Gombe United in the match day three of the 2023/24 NPFL season. The home side coming into the game off their two nil lost away to Bendel Insurance in the match week two. Striker, Kayode Oke returned to the starting line up after being dropped to the bench in Benin. Oluyole Warriors fought hard to level things up but,all their effort went without yielding any effort. Oluyole Warriors started with a very fine and high spirit as they dictated the pace of the game for the first five minutes. In the…
Shooting stars football club technical adviser,Gbenga Ogunbote has made it known that his players were too anxious to score in their third game of the 2023/24 NPFL season where they played host to Gombe United. The home side were shocked by the Babaganaru’s boys as they drew the first blood in just the tenth minutes of action. As the game proceeded, Ogunbote created chances upon chances but, they could not convert any leaving their fans frustrated. With the individual brilliance of Abayomi Junior in the middle of the park which constantly left Gombe United team as whole struggling,the fans believed…
Niger Tornadoes were bested by there hosts Rangers Int’l FC in a high octane encounter at the Awka Township Stadium as the Ikon Allah Boys’ late rally could not fetch them a road point. Joel Odoh’s 19th minute controversial goal stood even though goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo looked to have punched the ball out of danger, but the AR2 thought otherwise, as he claimed the ball had crossed the line and the referee awarded the goal. Tornadoes responded well after the goal as they piled pressure on the hosts in search of an equalizer. The Ikon Allah Boys were however caught…
The football king Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu today trained with the very formidable and unbeatable Bendel Insurance FC in Benin City the state capital in preparation for the weekend clash with Plateau United. Speaking to Edo North Media Team correspondence, the Deputy Governor of Edo State charged the team to always remain focus, committed, determined and always strive for the goal. He encouraged them continue to build stronger team spirit. ” I am very excited that this team is improving and advancing towards what we want it to be. Every outing is getting better and better for us and…
In pursuit to revive the football club for global competition, Rangers International’s of Enugu have sealed a landmark partnership contract with an investment and financial advisory firm, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, in the areas of infrastructure, logistics, brand management, sponsorship of jerseys and other training kits. The Group Managing Director of Afrinvest, Engr Ike Chioke, said the efforts to bring professional partnership to the club dated years back culminating in the milestone of signing the agreement. He said, “Afrinvest would do everything within its reach to rebrand the club and give it a global attraction with the plans on ground…
Eugene Agagbe have been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Agagbe will now take charge of the team after Abubakar Bala dumped the club Makurdi side two months ago. The Benue-born Agagbe holds a CAF B license. Lobi Stars have enjoyed a positive start to the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season, with a draw against Heartland FC and a victory over Sunshine Stars last Sunday. The Pride of Benue won one and drew one from their opening two games. Lobi Stars will clash with Katsina United, in a Matchday 3…
Enyimba FC forward, Adiele Eriugo is set to miss the NPFL champions Matchday 3 encounter against Akwa United, this Sunday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The young forward suffered the injury in Enyimba’s 2-0 loss to Gombe United, last Sunday, at the Pantami Stadium. The Aba-born forward is now expected to be out of action for the next two weeks, and will miss the home game against Akwa United. Finidi George will now count on the likes of Chijoke Mbaoma, Anthony Okachi andJoseph Atule for a role in the team’s striking force. SOURCE: BSNSPORTS
Rivers United handed a 2-0 defeat to visiting Remo Stars on Thursday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 1 fixture. The match was rescheduled owing to Rivers United’s continental engagement. The Pride of Rivers were awarded a penalty on the 11th minute of the match after a Remo Stars defender handled the ball inside the box. Forward Alex Oyowah converted from the spot on the 14th minute to give Rivers United their first league goal of the season. Stanley Eguma’s side held on tenaciously to the slim lead until the…