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Enyimba FC suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunshine Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 33 fixture at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode. Elmer Arunta’s early goal gave Sunshine Stars the lead, but Christian Nnaji’s equalizer for Enyimba FC levelled the scores temporarily. However, Waheed Adebayo’s strike in the second half secured a crucial win for the Owena Whales. “We gave it our all against a big team like Enyimba FC,” Sunshine Stars’ coach Akinfolarin Bobola said, acknowledging Enyimba’s reputation. “This win is a relief and a boost for us. We still have work to do,…

The race at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League got hotter at the weekend when leaders failed to consolidate their positions. Leaders, Remo Stars had to contend with a goalless draw against visiting Katsina United who days earlier suffered the biggest defeat of the league this season, crumbling 6-0 to Ikorodu United. Remo Stars’ 0-0 scoreline with Katsina United marked the second time they dropped points at home having been similarly forced to a goalless draw last November by Rivers United. The draw notwithstanding, Remo Stars maintained the lead at the top and extended their lead by seven…

….Governor Sule, Youth and Sports Commissioner Reward Team With Cash Incentives. In a nail-biting Nigeria Premier League match-day 33 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening, the Solid Miners emerged victorious over their North Central Zonal neighbours, Plateau United, with a 3-2 win, claiming regional bragging rights and bolstering their fight against relegation. The intense match saw Nasarawa United taking the lead, 22nd minute into the first-half through the league’s leading goalscorer, Anas Yusuf, after being found through by Abubakar Aliyu, his 15th goal of the current campaign. The hosts were 2-0 up, nine minutes into the restart,…

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited has successfully facilitated a partnership deal between the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and managers of the elite league in the area of live radio commentaries during matchday activities. GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, broke the cheery news to reporters following the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties in Abuja on Thursday March 27, 2025. During the signing of the MoU, the NPFL Board chairman Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye described the partnership deal between both parties as…

As the Nigeria Premier League gets to the home stretch, the battle for the top three assumes swinging mode with perhaps, only Remo Stars assured of remaining afloat. They still have their away duel with Lobi outstanding as the game was postponed owing to Remo Stars having their two goalkeepers out on international duties. From the second position to almost the sixth, anything can still happen as teams climb on one another’s backs as the struggle becomes more stifling. Abia Warriors opened the season with a 2-0 home loss are now third on the log – a position many other…

Samuel Okon scores on Shooting Stars debut against Niger Tornadoes It was a perfect debut for Samuel Okon, who scored the goal that releave Shooting Stars’ 3-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes on MatchDay 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex.The new signing for Shooting Stars, who initially took some time to settle in with his new teammates, made a significant impact in the full time with a powerful free kick that doubled 3SC’s lead over Niger Tornadoes.Ayodeji and Okachi had given the home team an early advantage with a 2-1 goals leadSpeaking…

Akwa United’s survival battle took a very positive turn on Sunday after they secured a 2-0 victory over hosts Kwara United in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game played in Ilorin, Extrasportsnigeria.wordpress.com reports. Across the country to Owerri, Abia Warriors moved in similar fashion as Akwa in their fixture against Heartland winning 1-0 with a 10-man team. Kwara United created a lot of scoring chances in the first half, were wasteful in the box. The situation got worse for Kwara when Segun Adekunle received a straight red card for impeding a goal-bound attack, reducing the team to 10 men.…

Rivers United trimmed Remo Stars’ lead, to 5 points, after beating guests Ikorodu City 1-0 today in a Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL tie played in Port Harcourt. Stephen Manyo scored deep into added minutes of second half to secure the win for Rivers who remain second in the standings on 52 points after 30 rounds of the competition. Two shocking away wins headlined Sunday’s action as Kwara United fell 0-2 to visiting Akwa United while Heartland slumped 0-1 at home to Abia Warriors. Ojonugwa Adejoh scored for Abia on 81 minutes to send the club three places to third…

Eliminated by Rangers international of Enugu in the round of 64 of the ongoing President Federation Cup and held in Kano by Nasarawa United on npfl Match Day 29,Kano Pillars arrived Jos desperate to return to winning ways following a string of favourable outcomes they had mustered in the past. Conversely,Since Pipping Abia Warriors on match Day 29 in Jos,the Peace Boys had gone 3 games unbeaten with fixtures tightly scrambled and a test against fierce North western rivals,Kano Pillars , providing a chance to go on a four game unbeaten run. Just 3 minutes in, Plateau United’s Muhammed Umar…

In a heart-stopping, nail-biting finish, the Solid Miners clinched a breathtaking 1-0 home victory over the reigning Nigeria Premier League’s title holders, Rangers International of Enugu, in week 30 fixture decided at the Lafia City Stadium on Friday evening, courtesy of a dramatic 89th-minute penalty goal. Today’s hard-earned win was the perfect antidote to United’s struggles in the drop zone, injecting new life into the team’s season. As the match hung precariously in the balance, Nasarawa United’s persistence and determination finally paid off. Kabir Balogun’s penalty, expertly converted in the dying embers of the game after substitute, Ugochukwu Leonard, was…