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Gbadebo hails Akwa United’s character in Adamawa defeat

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United defender Samson Gbadebo has hailed the character of the club following their 2-0 win over Adamawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday. The Promise Keepers did well to extend their lead at the top of table to four points. Charles Atshimene and Mfon Udoh were on target for the Uyo […]

Afeez aims to dim Lobi Stars for Kwara United

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Kwara United energetic midfielder Afeez Nasiru has confirmed his readiness and that of his teammates for their game this Sunday against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Over the years, Makurdi has been a tough venue for Kwara United as far as the Nigerian topflight is concerned as the Aper Aku stadium always look like a ‘Kilimanjaro’ […]

Nasarawa’s Tebo Franklin ready for Enyimba test

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Nasarawa United defender Tebo Franklin has said that while he is happy with the progress of the club so far in the Nigeria Professional Football League season and attention must now turn to Enyimba. The Solid Miners are currently third on the ladder after 27 matches. United meet Enyimba on Sunday and occupy the final […]

Unpaid nine months salaries: Heartland players blast management

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2021 News, Sports

Players of Heartland have insisted that they would not back down from their plan not to train or kick the ball until they make their demands known to the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. The players also blasted the club’s management led by Promise Nwachukwu over plans to serve them warning letters for act of […]

Pillars striker, Nyima talks tough ahead of feisty battle with Akwa United

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua says his team is not fazed with the presence of Akwa United gaffer Kennedy Boboye during their Match Day 26 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter against Rivers United. Nwagua, whose side lost to the Pride of Rivers 2-0 away, hinted that Kano Pillars will come out differently when they […]

Boboye wants live telecast of Pillars, Akwa duel

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United Head Coach Kennedy Boboye says the Match-Day 27 Nigeria Professional Football League Fixture tagged “Top of the Table” clash between Kano Pillars and Akwa United should be televised. The former Sunshine Stars, Plateau United and Abia Warriors tactician made this known in an interview, during a visit to Portharcourt for the game between […]

Warri Wolves secure hard fought victory over Lobi Stars

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Sports

Warri Wolves were the side with the last laugh in their Matchday 23 tie of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL against Lobi Stars on Wednesday at the Delta State Polytechnic Stadium in Ozoro. The Seasiders beat the Makurdi Lords by a lone goal to record their first win of the second round of the […]

Delta FA Boss charges Wolves to go for Lobi’s jugular

By Wale Mustapha on May 25, 2021 News, Sports

Warri Wolves will on Matchday 23 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, play hosts to Lobi Stars of Makurdi on Wednesday at home. In the revised fixture, Lobi Stars had beaten Warri Wolves 3 – 0, and since then, it has been mixed run of results for the Seasiders. Ahead of Wednesday’s tie, the […]

NPFL: Aiyenugba talks up Kwara United’s chances against Rivers United

By Wale Mustapha on May 24, 2021 News, Sports

Kwara United’s credentials this term in the Nigerian Professional Football League will undergo tough examination against Rivers United on Wednesday afternoon in Ilorin. The Harmony Boys will be going into this encounter with the aim of ending their six-year unbeaten run in the topflight against the Port-Harcourt landlords. Michael Enaruna scored the goal which broke […]

Warri Wolves share spoils with Adamawa United in relegation dogfight

By Wale Mustapha on May 23, 2021 News, Sports

It was a dream start for new head coach, Ortega Deniran, as Warri Wolves shared the spoils with Adamawa United in a six-goal thriller on Matchday 22 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. Two minutes into the game, Stanley Otu poked home a Stephen Eregare cross to put the Seasiders in the […]