Nigeria Football League

Niger Tornadoes secured a crucial away victory over Abia Warriors, Nasarawa United continued their impressive run, while Ikorodu City and Katsina United pulled off spectacular comebacks in an entertaining weekend of matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Sports247 reports that the round, which began on Saturday, October 24, continued on Sunday with eight matches that produced narrow …

Former FC Bethel Sporting captain Solomon Friday Nicholas has taken a significant step towards fulfilling his ambitions in European football after completing a three-year move to Kosovo club FC Ferizaj, with the option to extend the deal for a further season. READ ALSO: Golden Eaglets need elderly father figure to become their next coach – Solomon Adeshina (Scala) | Sports247 …

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season began with a breath of fresh air with the announcement of a three-year title sponsorship deal worth $7.5 million (about N10.5 billion). The financial increase adjusted the champions’ prize money to receive a record N1 billion, up from N200 million. This increase appears to have boosted the determination of the league’s 20 …

Eric Chelle, the head coach leading Nigeria’s senior team, is facing an unprecedented technical workload as administrative drama and match chaos shake the Nigerian sporting landscape. READ ALSO: Eric Chelle remains defiant after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau, declares: ‘This is not the end’ | Sports247 Nigeria Eric Chelle has named 31 local players to the under-23 Olympic qualification squad, but …

Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced dramatic encounters, missed penalties, coaching changes and crucial away wins, with Sporting Lagos, Kano Pillars, Shooting Stars and Niger Tornadoes among the biggest winners of the weekend. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Buter ready for Jos reunion with former colleague as Sporting Lagos take on Plateau United | Sports247 Nigeria While …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Ma’aji Muhammad as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season, following the departure of technical advisor Usman Abd’Allah by mutual agreement. READ ALSO: NPFL: Cattle Bees part ways with Usman Abd’Allah after just 115 days, two wins in nine matches | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 reports that …

Shooting Stars Sports Club returned to winning ways in impressive fashion, defeating Ranchers Bees 3-1 in their EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday nine encounter in Ibadan, giving under-pressure technical advisor Salisu Yusuf a much-needed victory. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Big test for Salisu Yusuf as shooting stars host cattle bees amid mounting fan pressure | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 …

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter will be reunited with his former coaching colleague Shola Adegun when his team travels to Jos to take on Plateau United in the Nigerian Premier Football League matchday nine match on Sunday, October 18. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: ‘Fans can believe again!’ — Jeffrey Buter praises Sporting Lagos’ comeback against Bendel Insurance | Sports247 Nigeria …

Inter Lagos have appointed Olusanjo Olutayo as interim coach following the departure of Shakiru Giwa. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Shakiru Giwa resigns as Inter Lagos head coach | Sports247 Nigeria The Lagos-based club announced the appointment on their official social media page, welcoming Olutay to the role as they prepare for their next match in the Nigeria Premier Football League …

The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League 2026/27 offered another entertaining weekend as Matchday 8 produced 27 goals in 10 matches, with Plateau United, Katsina United, Nasarawa United and Ikorodu City among the teams that celebrated impressive victories. Plateau United recorded the biggest win of the round, thrashing Kano Pillars 4-0, while Katsina United opened the weekend’s action on Friday with …