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Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) generated drama with shocking results and major changes in both the title race and the relegation battle. The biggest surprise came in Maiduguri, where Shooting Stars SC stunned El-Kanemi Warriors with a 2-1 comeback. John Zakka had given the hosts a lead in the 25th minute but Qamar Adegoke turned the …

Abayomi Ademola The relegation battle from the Nigerian Premier Football League takes center stage this weekend, with several decisive matches set to shape the race for survival as the season enters its final stretch. At the center of the drama is the eastern derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, where contrasting ambitions collide. While Rangers are fighting for the title, …

By Abdulrahman Abdulrahman Afunja Coach Ashafat Sulieman, popularly known as “Coach of Brazil”, has expressed optimism about Kwara United’s chances of avoiding relegation after a goalless draw against Shooting Stars at the Adamasingba Stadium. During a telephone conversation on Game On with Tosh Michael on Emirate 98.5 FM, Ilorin, Monday, April 14, 2026, Sulieman said he remains confident that his …

Joseph Arumala has risen to the top of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL scoring charts. The former Golden Eaglets striker scored his 12th goal of the season in Ikorodu City’s 3-0 win over Kano Pillars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Arumala beat the goalkeeper in the 29th minute after receiving a pass from Abayomi Ayodeji. …

The Bendel Insurance hierarchy has warned their head coach, Kennedy Boboye, over the incident that overshadowed their matchday 32 clash in Benin City. completesports.com information. Bendel Insurance condemns the coach’s conduct and issues a strong warning The club also wrote a letter of apology to the leadership of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Nigerian Referees Association (NRA) …

Midfielder Abayomi Ayodeji has been named in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Team of the Week following his outstanding performance for Ikorodu City FC in their thrilling 4-3 win over Warri Wolves FC in the matchday 32 fixture in Lagos. Ayodeji was one of the Oga Boys’ standout players, setting the tone early on with the first goal just …

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …

Today, Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the NPFL after edging leaders Rivers United 1-0. The winner of the match was Folarin Temitope, who scored in the 52nd minute. Ikorodu City are third with 48 points from 30 games, while Rivers United remain at the top of the table with 52 points. Enugu Rangers are in second place …

Former Enugu Rangers star Chisom Egbuchulam is off to a great start in the United States. The well-traveled forward scored his USL debut for Detroit City in a 3-0 win over Brooklyn. He scored in the 86th minute after Darren Smith brought him on in the 58th minute. Egbuchulam, 34, signed a one-year contract with Detroit City and the club …

Kano Pillars Football Club has condemned the unruly conduct of some fans following their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday eight clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), which ended 1-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In an official statement released by the club’s media and communications directorate on Sunday, Kano Pillars described the incident as “unfortunate” and attributed …