Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has expressed optimism that the People’s Elephant can secure a continental ticket at the end of the season following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Ikorodu City in Lagos in week 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Second half goals from forwards Mujeed Odufeso and Joseph Atule put the People’s … Read more
Remo Stars maintained their push for a first Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title following a 2-0 home win against Heartland in Ikenne on Sunday. Olamilekan Adedayo put Remo Stars in front one minute after the half hour mark. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side put the game beyond the visitors with Samson Olasupo netting the second 10 … Read more
Enyimba recorded a 1-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in their matchday 28 encounter in Aba on Sunday. Joseph Atule scored the winning goal for the nine-time champions in the 29th minute. Enyimba are now unbeaten in their three league games. Former champions Akwa United eased their relegation worries after they were held to a 1-1 … Read more
Leaders Remo Stars fell 1-0 to Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, matchday 26 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. Anas Yusuf scored the winning goal in the 25th minute of the keenly contested encounter. It was Yusuf’s 14th league goal of the season for the Solid Miners. In … Read more
Niger Tornadoes have selected the Lafia City Stadium as their temporary home ground, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) recently suspended the Ikon Allah Boys home ground, the Bako Kontagaro Stadium, Minna. The ground’s playing surface has been declared unplayable by the NPFL. The first alternate home ground, Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna picked … Read more
Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-0 win over Kwara United. The Sky Blue Stars top the standings with 51 points from 25 games. Samuel Anakwe opened scoring for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side 11 minutes from time. Anakwe nodded home a spilled ball by the … Read more
Enyimba have announced the signing of former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, top scorer Junior Lokosa. Lokosa played for Sporting Lagos in the NPFL last season. The 31-year-old previously had stint with Kano Pillars Remo Stars. The experienced forward has also played in Tunisia for Esperance, in Tanzania for Simba Sports Club and Al-Rayyan in … Read more
Rivers United head coach, Finidi George believes his side can come out with a positive result in their next game against Akwa United. Finidi’s side will be guests of the Promise Keepers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday. Rivers United will look to return to winning ways again after last weekend’s 1-0 … Read more
Enyimba defeated Rivers United 1-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 24 encounter on Saturday. Left-back Imo Obot scored the winning goal four minutes before the break. It was the the People’s Elephant first win in three league outings. Former champions Kano Pillars also recorded a 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors with Mustapha … Read more
Shooting Stars suffered defeat for the first time in nine league outings after going down 2-0 against Kwara United in Ilorin on Wednesday. Kabiru Muhammed gave the hosts the lead in the 22nd minute, while Ojifinni Abdullahi added the second three minutes before the half hour mark. Shooting Stars remain in second position despite the … Read more