Author: m.green
The global economic power of football (soccer) is truly immense, standing as one of the world’s most influential and profitable industries. The beautiful game generates billions of dollars annually through revenue, employment, and global commerce. Recent estimates, according to a new report from consultancy firm Kearney, revealed that the global sports market, encompassing professional leagues, broadcasting rights, sponsorships, betting, and merchandising will be worth US$602 billion by 2030. According to FIFA, “The global football market is witnessing a dynamic evolution, characterized by increasing participation rates and a growing emphasis on youth development programs, which collectively enhance the sport’s accessibility and…
Strategic partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on President Federation Cup, GTI Group, have congratulated the football ruling body in the country on their successful staging of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the city of Ibadan last weekend. In a press statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, commended the NFF Board for the successful outcome of the AGM and thumbed up its Board led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for the successes achieved so far for football development in Nigeria. In his words: “GTI Group congratulates…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered another weekend of drama and intrigue, with Nasarawa United climbing to the summit of the table, overtaking Enyimba while Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and debutants Barau FC claimed valuable away victories. At the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United continued their flying start to the campaign with a commanding 2-0 triumph over Katsina United. Last season top scorer, Anas Yusuf broke the deadlock on the stroke of halftime, before Abubakar Abdullahi doubled the lead in the 73rd minute to seal all three points. The Solid Miners now sit proudly on 13 points from…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Matchday 6 this Sunday, with defending champions Enyimba FC testing their title credentials in Lagos against newcomers Ikorodu City FC. Saturday’s fixtures delivered early drama: Plateau United secured back-to-back wins with a 1-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors in Jos, while Bendel Insurance were held 1-1 at home by Bayelsa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. With the four NPFL continental representatives exempted, Sunday’s schedule offers five pivotal fixtures that could influence both ends of the table. Ikorodu City vs Enyimba FC Enyimba remain unbeaten this season (W3 D2) and arrive…
A dominant performance by Nasarawa United on Sunday afternoon saw them convincingly defeat Katsina United 2-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on match-day six of the ongoing 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League Season. The team’s mastery on the field was evident, with the two well-crafted goals coming off the boots of last season’s highest goalscorer award recipient, Anas Yusuf, at the stroke of half-time following a powerful shot from thirty-five metres, and right back, Abubakar Abdullahi, through a sublime finish, sealing the win seventeen minutes to regulation time. Abubakar Abdullahi, who was United’s match-day captain, would later be voted Man-of-the-Match…
In a nail-biting tie, the Solid Miners secured a hard-fought 1-2 victory after coming from behind to scoop all three points off their hosts, Bayelsa United on match-day five of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday evening. Jawad Mustapha headed the home side into the lead in the 36th minute before Ekeson Okorie drew the Solid Miners on level terms at the nick of halftime. From there on, the atmosphere became palpable, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Nasarawa United who doubled their lead in the 89th minute…
The spectators at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna were treated to a thrilling afternoon of goal-scoring spectacle during the NPFL MatchDay 5 encounter between Niger Tornadoes and Ikorodu City. The Ikon Allah Boys went on a rampage, deservedly registering three goals within the opening 16 minutes of play. Ismaila Sarki opened the scoring just two minutes in, reacting quickly to Clinton Jephta’s ball with a clever backflip effort to find the net. Abba Khalid doubled the lead in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Abdulazeez Dalhatu to score and further cement the hosts’ dominance. The hosts’ third…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League, GTI Group, have expressed shock at the demise of Mrs. Rachael Enagbare, who was in Lagos at the weekend as the Referees Assessor for the NPFL Matchday 4 fixture between Ikorodu City and Barau FC. She was said to have been rushed to the Havanah hospital in Surulere, where she later died of complications from a yet-to-be-disclosed illness. In a press statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Monday, September 15, 2025, GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, stated that her passing has sent a rude shock to soccer…
Defending champions Remo Stars suffered a major setback on Sunday as Plateau United handed them a 2-0 defeat in Jos, the standout result of the latest Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) round of fixtures. Backed by a lively home crowd, Plateau United showed intent from the start and were rewarded when Tarabina Biweribo struck the opener. Mafeng Pam later sealed the shock victory, condemning the SkyBlue boys to their heaviest only defeat of the season. Elsewhere, Ahmed Musa turned back the clock in Kano, scoring in the 57th minute to secure a 1-0 win for Kano Pillars against Enugu Rangers…
The Solid Miners continued with their impressive start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with an audacious 1-0 home win over the League’s returnees, Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi on match-day four clash at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening. Youngster, Garba Mohammed, grabbed the solitary goal for the Lafia-based Nasarawa United in the 37th minute of the intense tie, making it a back-to-back home win for the side who are now tied on 7th points and same goal on the NPFL log with their visitors. The Coach Mangut Mbwas-tutored United who forced a share of the…