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Sikiru Alimi nodded what again turned a back-breaker for hard-fighting Enugu Rangers as Remo Stars opened their Nigeria Premier League account with a 2-1 defeat of the eastern warlords. Last year May, in Enugu Rangers last visit to Ikenne, they lost 1-0 from a Sikiru Alimi’s 40th minute goal. He returned again to do the damage. His killer-punch in the 53rd minute secured victory for Remo Stars who had to come back from a goal deficit to clinch a 2-1 win. Rangers’ Kazeem Ogunleye found space in defence line of Remo Stars and unleashed a low drive that caught goalkeeper Kayode Bankole…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan right back, Gali Falke, has apologised to the teeming supporters and fans of the club, after he mistakenly headed the ball into his own net in the team’s 0-2 loss to Bendel Insurance of Benin. Gali, one of the Oluyole Warriors’ most dedicated and committed players, unintentionally headed past goalkeeper Ovunda Darlintin in an attempt to head Stanley Okorom’s cross out of danger. The development has become a topical issue, with some people accusing the player of deliberately nodding in the ball.. Although, some football followers, analysts, journalists, his club officials and teammates…
GOMBE (Made In Africa Sport) – In an impressive display at the Pantami Stadium, Doma United secured a 2-0 victory over Bayelsa United in matchday two of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Saturday, 7 October 2023. The commanding performance by the Savannah Tigers saw them take control of the game from the outset, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory over the Prosperity Boys. Doma took the lead in the 21st minute, with Andrew Majalisa showcasing his skill by delivering a superb indirect free-kick. The ball was fiercely placed lowly through the Bayelsa wall and nestled into the bottom…
Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars were among the biggest winners of the mid-week fixtures of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. Bendel Insurance bounced back from the unfortunate elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup at the expense of RS Berkane of Morocco with a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars of Ibadan in their season opener in Benin City. Ghali Falke’s own goal in the 21st minute opened the scoring for the Benin Arsenals at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Evans Iyebi Ogbonda doubled the lead for Monday Odigie’s side in the 78th minute to seal the win which…
Lobi Stars had their first training session at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Nigeria Premier Football League encounter against Sunshine Stars. The Makurdi club have adopted the ground as their home venue for the new season. The Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports, Permanent Secretary, Barrister Isaac Dalandi assured the club of his support. Lobi Stars captain, Daniel Atsaka appreciated the Nasarawa State Government for accepting to host the club’s home games this season. “We are honored to share our NPFL moment this season with your state and the good people of Nasarawa State…
The Nigeria Premier league management has announced an adjustment in the schedule of the clash between Kano Pillars football Club and katsina United football club. According to Davidson Owumi, the league’s chief operating officer, the match will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023 instead of Sunday, October 8, as had been previously announced. According to the Statement, the change was made because of the league’s commercial and broadcast purpose. The league management then requested all stakeholders involved in the match to take note and gives maximum cooperation and ensure that all necessary logistics are put in place for hitch…
Rangers have concluded plans to reward most outstanding players and officials of the club. The plan was made known to coaches and officials of the club by the Coal City outfit’s general manager, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, at a meeting held at the club’s corporate office in Enugu. Barrister Ezeaku said the move will guide every worker in the corporation on the club’s new mantra. “We will be introducing an award system that seek to reward hardworking official, player and other staff of the corporation,” the young administrator told the club’s media. “We must display true professionalism by been punctual to…
Sporting Lagos Head coach, Paul Offor has revealed that the team feels excited to be playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Sporting Lagos began their first season in the Nigerian Top Flight, with a 2-0 home victory over Gombe United, on Monday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium. Through goals from Rivio Ayemwenre and Nantuan Clement to secured the first league win of the season for the Lagos based club. While speaking with the journalists, shortly after the encounter, Coach Paul, expressed that the team showed clear dominance, and that the performance will improve…
Bayelsa United technical adviser Diepreye Teibowei has heaped praises on his players for putting up a first class performance against Akwa United in the opening fixture of 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The Prosperity Boys walloped Akwa United 5-3 on Saturday at the Samson Stadium to announce the return of league style after periods of uncertainty and shifts. Coach Teibowei in an interview, hailed the team chemistry and doggedness to secure three points against Akwa United describing the win as massive, pointing out that the combinational play in the final minutes was perfect. He…
Sporting Lagos began their Nigeria Premier Football League adventure brightly on Monday by beating Gombe United 2-0 in their matchday 1 tie at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Rivio Ayemwenre scored the opening goal on 42 minutes and Clement Naantaum made it 2-0 as the Paul Ofor’s team bagged maximum points in front of extatic home fans. The Noisy Lagosians have had a meteoric rise in the domestic league since their formation in 2022. They escaped relegation in their first season in the Nigeria National League, secured promotion in their second season, and are looking to make our mark in the…