Rivers United reject $150,000 offer for Andy Okpe – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to club sources, the Premier Soccer League side were interested in securing the 23-year-old striker, but Rivers United are sticking to their guns. The club’s refusal to sell Okpe is part of a strategic effort to build a formidable team …
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Simba SC close to signing 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder
Simba SC close to signing 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okejepha is scheduled to travel to Tanzania later this week to finalize the move. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the former Tanzanian champions. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has agreed a personal agreement with Simba SC, has made …
Read More »Ilechukwu: Rangers will win more laurels next season
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is optimistic that the Flying Antelopes will win more laurels next season. The Enugu club is still in good spirits after clinching the 2023/24 Nigerian Premier Football League title. Rangers defeated Gombe United 2-1 in their final match of the campaign at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Read also:Euro 2024: I take responsibility for …
Read More »Sporting Lagos relegated from the NPFL in their debut season
Sporting Lagos relegated from NPFL in debut season – Latest sports news in Nigeria The team suffered a 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, with Christian Pyagbara scoring the decisive goal. Finishing 17th on the log, Sporting Lagos accumulated 46 points in 36 matches. They are joined in relegation …
Read More »Remo, Enyimba secure continental spots as Sporting Lagos, Doma are relegated
Remo Stars secured second place in the Nigerian Premier Soccer League with a 2-1 win over Katsina United on the final day of the season. Recall that Enugu Rangers had already sealed the championship after their win over Bendel Insurance a week ago. For Remo, Sadiq Ismail scored the first goal in the 19th minute, followed by Dayo Ojo adding …
Read More »NFF dismisses Enyimba’s appeal over lost points
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has dismissed Enyimba’s appeal regarding points dropped in their match against Rangers International. This decision follows Enyimba’s refusal to continue the match after a penalty was awarded to Rangers in the final minutes. The former NPFL champions were fined N2 million by the NPFL, a decision upheld by the NFF. The NFF memo …
Read More »Champion! Enugu Rangers win their eighth NPFL title
Enugu Rangers have emerged as winners of the 2023-24 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The Enugu team lifted the domestic title for the eighth time with one game to spare. Flying Antelopes secured a 2-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on Sunday to secure top spot in the league. Kenechukwu Agu gave Rangers the lead in the 33rd …
Read More »NPFL: Shooting stars upset title chasing Enugu Rangers, raise CAFCC hopes
NPFL: Shooting stars upset title chasing Enugu Rangers, raise CAFCC hopes – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Striker Christian Pyagbara scored the goal to seal the three points for the Shooting Stars. Despite the defeat, Rangers remain at the top of the table with 64 points from 36 games. For their part, the Shooting Stars …
Read More »NPFL Issues Practice Direction To Coaches, Players And Ball Boys; Frowns At Coaches’ Poor Dressing
Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb a number of conduct of their Coaches, Players, and Ball Boys during fixtures of the season. In a memo to the Clubs, titled“Regulating MatchDay Conduct of Coaches, Players and Ball Boys”, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework …
Read More »Enyimba Must Build On Victory Against Bendel Insurance – Finidi
Enyimba head coach, Finidi George says it is important for his side to build on the win against Bendel Insurance. The holders defeated Brendel Insurance 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday one contest in Aba on Wednesday. Joseph Atule opened the scoring for the People’s Elephants in the 70th minute, while Ismail Seriki equalised for the Benin …
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