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NPFL: See how Governor Abdulrazaq lifts Kwara United spirit ahead of MFM clash

By Wale Mustapha on July 8, 2022 News, Sports

Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has boosted the morale of the star’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club, ahead of the team’s last home game of the season against MFM FC of Lagos in Ilorin. A statement by the Club, made available by the Media Team indicated that the management has secured approval to […]

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes, Lobi Stars set for make or break 45 minutes clash in Jos

By Wale Mustapha on June 21, 2022 News, Sports

On the 28th of May 2022, the NPFL game between Niger Tornadoes and Lobi Stars was unfortunately abandoned after the first half. The League Management Company (LMC) rescheduled the game for Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at New Jos Stadium. This is to play the second half of the game so that the tie would be […]

‘I will like to win top scorer award, but lifting NPFL title with Rivers United is my ultimate target’ – Chijioke Akuneto

By Wale Mustapha on June 14, 2022 News, Sports

Current top scorer of 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, Chijioke Akuneto has placed more importance on winning the historic league title with Rivers United over ending the season as top scorer. Akuneto who is leading the scoring chart with 16 goals is guiding Rivers United closer to lifting their first major title since establishment. […]

Ayodeji Bamidele listed for Kwara United POTY award

By Wale Mustapha on June 14, 2022 News, Sports

Central defender Ayodeji Bamidele has been nominated for the Kwara United player of the season award by Sports Flames. The defender has been an important member of the Kwara United team with 30 appearances so far in the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. According to Sports Flames, Bamidele will compete for the award […]

Abdullahi Adamu retains hope of making impact with Kano Pillars

By Wale Mustapha on June 10, 2022 News, Sports

Abdullahi Adamu Mohammed, one of Kano Pillars new signings and a former product of Northwest FC, Kano has stated that he is bidding his time and whenever he eventually gets his chance, he will grab it with both hands. The striker who was signed along 10 other players at the start of the season gave […]

‘Dan Fulani’ confident of Gombe United’s keeping NPFL status, become title contenders next season

By Wale Mustapha on June 5, 2022 News, Sports

With six matches to end the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar (Dan Fulani) has assured that Gombe United will keep it’s top flight status. The Savannah Scorpions has recorded an impressive run of form since Abubakar was named the General Manager, as they are seated 9th on the NPFL log with […]

Deutsch dedicates Sunshine Stars defeat of Katsina United to fans

By Wale Mustapha on May 30, 2022 News, Sports

Azeez Ajagbe and Leonard Ugochukwu were on the score sheet as Sunshine Stars ended a five-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Katsina United at the Akure Township Stadium on Saturday. It was a result many thought would be celebrated by the club but the Akure Club’s Coach Emmanuel Deutsch was not in any […]

Nkiyu left subdued as Enyimba edge Nasarawa in five goals thriller

By Admin on May 30, 2022 News, Sports

By Fisayo Dairo It was a result that extracted contrasting reactions from Coaches on both sides of the bench in the fixture between Enyimba International and Nasarawa United at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. While Assistant Coach of Enyimba, Deniran Ortega celebrated his side’s win in the five goals thriller as a deserving birthday […]

Bitnob, LMC sign multi-year sponsorship to boost Nigeria Professional Football League

By Wale Mustapha on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

Bitnob, a company on a mission to redefine how financial services are built and delivered leveraging the bitcoin network, has signed a multi-year partnership with the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), managed by the League Management Company (LMC) as an Elite sponsor, making it the exclusive Fintech partner for the league. Bernard Parah, the CEO […]

NPFL Roundup: Akila hits brace as Plateau close gap on Rivers

By Admin on May 15, 2022 News, Sports

By Fisayo Dairo Second placed Plateau United on Sunday secured a 3-1 win over Wikki Tourists in Jos to reduce Rivers United’s cushion at the summit of the table to four points. Plateau’s win was one of five home wins recorded out of the six Match Day 28 games decided on Sunday.With league leaders Rivers […]