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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. …

Enyimba, the current champions, upset Akwa United 3-2 in an exciting Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday in Aba. Innocent Gabriel gave George Finidi’s team the lead in the 12th minute and three minutes later, Chijioke Mbaoma doubled their lead. With a header late in the first half, Kufre Ebong helped Akwa United come back and cut the …

Remo Stars have reclaimed top position in the the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Sky Blue Stars held their hosts Abia Warriors to 0-0 draw in a matchday 20 fixture. Remo Stars top the standings with 36 points. At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers United defeated Doma United 3-2. Captain Nyima Nwagua scored all three goals for …

Doma United extended their unbeaten run to seven games following a 1-0 win against Niger Tornadoes at the Pantami Township Stadium on Saturday. Nelson Abiam scored the decisive goal late in the first half. Doma United top the standings with 21 points from 11 games. Holders Enyimba returned to winning ways edging out Sunshine Stars 1-0 in Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma …

Nigerian football clubs Remo Stars, Enyimba, and Bendel Insurance are set to receive $50,000 each from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The financial support is for their participation in continental competitions this season,  despite their elimination from the tournaments. Enyimba and Remo Stars, represented Nigeria in. the CAF Champions League, while Bendel Insurance played in the CAF Confederations Cup …

Enugu Rangers boss Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that psyche up session with the players of the team ahead of the fast approaching NPFL season will improve the team greatly after managing to escape relegation last season before been hired. Ilechukwu speaking in a chat with brila.net said that the sessions on psychology and plan for the new season will work well …

The Nigeria Premier Football League clash between Rivers United and Remo Stars has been rescheduled. The game was originally fixed for the opening day of the 2023/24 NPFL season on September 30. But the match was postponed due to Rivers United’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg game with Etoile Filante which took place a day later. The Pride …