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Week two matches of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will be held this weekend with Kano Pillars and 12 other clubs aiming for their first victories of the season. The opening fixtures saw seven wins, one draw while two matches were postponed due to Rivers United and Bendel Insurance continental engagements. But…
…As Lobi disarm ‘Afonja Warriors’ 3-1 in Makurdi League leaders, Rivers United have again shown their intention to win the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after they defeated closest rivals, Plateau United 2-0 yesterday in Port-Harcourt to open a 10-point lead at the top of the table. Goal poacher, Chijioke Akuneto put the […]
Rasheed Ahmed scored a brace in the 35th and 74th minute while new signing Samuel Nnoshiri and Samuel Kalu scored a goal each to complete the rout. Assisted by Joel Djondang, Stephen Gopey scored Wikki’s lone goal in the 48th minute with a left-footed shot. Tourists ended the match with only 10 men following the straight red card to junior international, Nazifi Yahaya for what appeared like a verbal assault on the referee. At Lafia township stadium, Kwara United were reduced to 10-men as early as the 18th minute after Jide Williams was given the marching orders following a second booking an...
Sinking clubs face bleak future as 2021 NPFL season resumes BATTLE OF RELEGATION CLUBS: Abel James off FC IfeanyiUbah (L) shields the ball from Efe Yarhere of Warri Wolves during their match in Nnewi By Sat May 08 2021 After observing one month break, the second round of the 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), is set to resume this weekend with week 20 matches at venues across the country. Jigawa Golden Stars will host Lobi Stars today at the once magnificent Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna to raise the curtain on second round hostilities. The remaining week 20 matches will be hel...
At the end of the first stanza, Kwara United who struggled last season are on top of the league table with 36 points, having won 10 drawn 6 and lost only three out of 19 matches played so far. The ‘Afonja Warriors’ are closely followed by four time winners of the league, Kano Pillars who also have 36 points but inferior goal difference. In third place is Akwa United on 33 points with a game in hand. Although former African champions, Enyimba have found themselves in the fifth place behind Enugu Rangers, mathematically, they are potential leaders because of their four outstanding matches. ...