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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Boboye appointed manager at Heartland

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Heartland have appointed Kennedy Boboye as their new head coach. This was announced by the club on Wednesday through their official X handle. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with two-time NPFL winning coach Kennedy Boboye,” reads a statement. Read Also: Boboye takes over at Akwa Utd after Obuh’s …

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