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Enugu Rangers kicked off their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season opener. The Flying Antelopes dominated play but were let down by their poor shooting. The match played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium Enugu saw the visitors also squander their own chances in a hard-fought encounter. Also Read: Premier …

Remo Stars Football Club has confirmed the signing of 15 new players ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. New players include duo ThankGod Ikeagwu and Ismael Souley, who joined from Kwara United; Chiemeka Nwokeji, who joined from Sporting Lagos, Alex Oyowah (Rivers United), Faisal Sani (Kano Pillars), Ifeanyi Anaemena (Abia Warriors) and Shuaib Ibrahim (AS Police). …

Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia. Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd. “NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.   Former …

Plateau United coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on foreign players as the Super Eagles prepare for the next round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Mangut stressed that while the players playing abroad are talented and dedicated, the exclusion of local players from the national team could be detrimental to Nigeria’s success. “I must tell …

Kwara United unveiled 17 new players in Ilorin on Thursday ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) season. The new players will join 18 returning players for the upcoming season. Among the new signings are Ifeanyi Ogba, a former Rangers International striker; Oyeleso Suraj, a veteran NPFL goalkeeper from Plateau United; and Akani Akeem from Sporting Lagos, who have …

Nigerian champions Rangers started their CAF Champions League campaign on a winning note, securing a 1-0 away win against Comoros side US Zilimadjou. The CAF Champions League qualifier was held on Sunday at the Champions Nest in Uyo. The decisive goal came in the 22nd minute, courtesy of Frank Uwumiro, giving Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side an early lead. Rangers coach Daniel …

Presidential Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors have had to reschedule their CAF Confederation Cup match against Benin’s Dadje FC, according to reports. Originally scheduled for Friday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the match will now take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the same venue. Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Photo | Genesis Media The reasons for the …

Enyimba FC have officially appointed Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as their new head coach, with club president Kanu Nwankwo expressing firm confidence in his ability to lead the team to greater success. Olanrewaju, who previously served as an assistant coach for two seasons, signed a one-year contract to take charge of the team. Olanrewaju was a key figure in the team’s …

The three-time African champions have been without a coach since the resignation of Finidi George after taking charge of just two World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the appointment of a new coach, there has been speculation about the possibility of hiring a foreign coach, with names such as former France women’s national team coach Hervé Renard and Mali national team …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have parted ways with head coach Paul Offor. Offor, who was unveiled as the club’s new coach in July 2024 on a two-year contract, replaced Abdul Maikaba. However, in a shocking turn of events, the 35-year-old former Sporting Lagos coach was sacked without managing the team in a single match. The club …