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Rivers United midfielder Austin Okejepha says the team will go all out for a win against Kano Pillars on Sunday. The encounter is billed for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. “The game is very important for us,” Okejepha said in a short video interview posted on the club’s X handle. “We really need the points because the last game …

Enyimba claimed derby spoils against Abia Warriors courtesy of a 2-1 in Aba on Sunday. The holders went in front through Happy Eze six minutes before the break. Chidiebere Nnachi doubled the advantage two minutes before the hour mark. Augustine Njoku halved the deficit for Abia Warriors in stoppage time. In Ikenne, Remo Stars reclaimed top spot after a 2-0 …

Clubs’ hierarchy in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been charged to provide a conducive atmosphere at all times during the matches of the 2023/24 season. The charge came through a memo to the clubs and signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi who observed that there has been a number of disturbing incidents reported around the …

In a shocking incident along the Ore-Benin expressway on Thursday, unknown gunmen targeted the bus of Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars. The attack resulted in a ball boy being shot, and several team members, including the manager, sustaining serious injuries. Sunshine Stars reported the unfortunate event through a brief statement on their official social media handle. The statement …

Long serving Rivers United defender Festus Austin has stated that his appointment as Team Coordinator of the Porthacourt based Nigeria Professional Football League side has relieved what would have been pain of premature retirement after been advised against continuing his playing career following series of long drawn recurring injuries in the last four years. Austin speaking in a chat with …

Rangers moved up to third position in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 1-0 victory against Remo Stars at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday. Kenechukwu Agu fired home the decisive goal four minutes before the hour mark. Rangers have now amassed 37 points from 22 games. Leaders Lobi Stars went down to 2-0 defeat against Sunshine …

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku is confident his team will be ready to compete for honours in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season. The Flying Antelopes have been sweating it out in Enugu ahead of the new season. Ilechwukwu’s side failed to beat NPFL champions Enyimba and Nigeria National League side, FC One Rocket in friendlies last weekend. Both …

In the aftermath of their recent loss to Dreams FC in the CAF Confederation Cup, tensions rise as Rivers United players clashed with officials over withheld allowances and Estacodes. The decision to slash these benefits comes in the wake of the defeat, with Rivers United players still awaiting their November salaries.   The club reportedly issued a warning, contemplating a …

Holders Enyimba held Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 21 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. The hosts dominated the game but were unable to break down the Enyimba defence. The Peoples Elephants remain in third position with 36 points from 21 games. Former champions Rangers defeated Doma United …

The competition for the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League top scorer award intensified as Kano Pillars’ rising star, Yusuf Abdullahi, positioned himself among the frontrunners. Abdullahi put himself in the mix after a memorable outing on match-day 11, scoring all five goals for Kano Pillars in a spectacular 5-2 victory over Gombe United at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe, on Sunday. …