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 …
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »NPFL: Bendel Insurance beat 3SC, Pillars edge Katsina United
NPFL: Bendel Insurance beat 3SC, Pillars edge Katsina United – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Insurance left the memory of their disappointing exit from the CAF Confederation Cup behind, by outplaying their visitors from start to finish. The hosts …
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