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Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has described the death of Mrs. Rachel Enagbere as a huge loss to the league and entire football community in the country. Enagbere was in Lagos 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. “The NPFL family is deeply saddened by the unfortunate and unexpected passing of the former referee who has been working…
Tornadoes head coach Mohammed Majin praised his players’ resilience despite the losing 1-0 to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL played in Benin on Saturday. Niger Tornadoes conceded a 93rd added goal to suffer the narrow in Match Day 4 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Substitute Emmanuel Israel’s stoppage-time strike sealed all three points for the hosts, handing Tornadoes their second loss of the season. Speaking after the game, Tornadoes head coach Mohammed Majin praised his players’ resilience despite the setback, noting that football often delivers painful…
Bendel Insurance head coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has expressed relief and delight after his team clinched their first victory of the season with a dramatic stoppage-time goal against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 clash. The Benin Arsenal, who had endured a difficult start to the campaign — suffering a 2–0 defeat to Elkanemi Warriors, followed by back-to-back 1–1 draws against Shooting Stars Sports Club and newcomers Barau FC finally broke the jinx at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday, September 14. Emmanuel Israel’s 93rd-minute strike sealed a crucial 1–0 win for the hosts. “A big…
Remo Stars climb to the top, Wikki Tourists shine again, and Plateau United’s winless run deepens in a drama-packed weekend of NPFL football. The third week of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced fireworks, drama, and a familiar story—teams finding it almost impossible to pick up points away from home. With no away victories across 10 fixtures, six home sides celebrated wins, while only four matches ended in draws. A total of 12 goals were scored, showing how competitive the season has become. At the heart of the talking points, Plateau United remain winless after three games, while…
The Nigeria Premier League delivered yet another thrilling weekend once again as NPFL Matchday 3 produced drama across 10 venues. With no away victories, 12 goals scored, and six home sides celebrating wins, the third round of games shows how difficult it is to snatch points on the road, Footballrover reports. Enugu Rangers came alive with their first win, Bayelsa United stumbled for the first time, and Remo Stars made a big statement at home. Breakdown of Events in NPFL Matchday 3 Barau 1-1 Bendel Insurance At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Alex Oweilayefa gave Bendel Insurance the lead in the 9th…
Bayelsa United on Sunday suffered their first defeat away to Niger Tornadoes in a matchday three fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), decided at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. The Prosperity Boys went into the encounter in high spirits, having recorded two consecutive wins against Shooting Stars of Ibadan and newly promoted Barau FC of Kano in the ongoing campaign. Ismaila Sarki broke the deadlock in the 27th minute from Abba Khalid’s cross to give the hosts the lead in an electrifying atmosphere at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, having dominated the proceedings. After a struggling start, the visitors…
The Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna was filled to the brim as Niger Tornadoes welcome Bayelsa United in what was the Ikon Allah Boys first home game of the season at their own stadium. The atmosphere was electrifying as fans cheered their darling team from the blast of the whistle, signifying the strong connection between the fans and the team. Majin Mohammed’s side dominated proceedings from the early start of the game, as Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai dazzled the visitors’ backline with his silky and mesmerizing touch on the ball, to the admiration of fans in the stadium. Ismaila Sarki broke…
The Solid Miners followed up with their 1-0 home win against Abia Warriors last weekend to share the spoils against another Abia-based club, Enyimba, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on match-day three of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. Both sides made relentless efforts to score but wasted the avalanche of chances that came their ways, with defensive solidity also contributing to keeping the scoreline at a goalless stalemate, a result that proved vital for the Solid Miners against the nine-time league champions. The Coach Mangut Mbwas-tutored Nasarawa United now 11th on the league table with have four…
Ugochukwu Leonard scored Nasarawa United’s first goal and ultimately gave the Solid Miners their first win of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign following his 10th minute jaw-dropping strike just an inch outside the box against CAF Confederation Cup-bound Abia Warriors on match-day two at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening. Adah Umar had found the freestanding attacking sensation with the ball in the opponents’ danger zone, and he wasted no time to strike a missile that beat Sharp Uzoigwe in goal for the Umuahia-based side. With series of attempts on goal by either sides, it was the…
A dominant performance by Warri Wolves FC saw them defeat Rangers International FC 2-0 on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Southern Delta University Football Pitch in Ozoro. The loss denied the Enugu-based club any points from the match day 2 fixture of the 2025/2026 NPFL season. Rangers’ coach Fidelis Ilechukwu made several changes to the squad that drew in their season opener. He opted for an adventurous 4-4-2 formation, which saw the visitors dominate possession throughout the first half. Despite their control, Rangers struggled to create meaningful chances and failed to convert their dominance into goals. The home side,…