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  • Results of Match Day 29 fixtures in NPFL

    Results of Match Day 29 fixtures in NPFL

    The following are the results of Match Day 29 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), along with the date of the remaining fixture.

    Kano Pillars FC 1-1 Nasarawa United FC

    El-Kanemi Warriors FC 1-2 Rivers United FC

    Akwa United FC 2-0 Shooting Stars FC

    Abia Warriors FC 1-0 Bendel Insurance FC

    Bayelsa United FC 1-0 Lobi Stars FC

    Remo Stars FC 2-0 Heartland FC

    Ikorodu City FC 2-2 Enyimba International F

    However, Sunshine Stars FC Vs Plateau United FC Match Day 29 fixtures is scheduled for Monday

  • Rangers dominate Kwara United with 3-0 win

    Rangers dominate Kwara United with 3-0 win

    Rangers International Football Club of Enugu defeated Kwara United FC of Ilorin 3-0 on Saturday in week 29 of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).

    The match, played at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, started at a high tempo in spite of the challenging high-altitude conditions.

    The home team took the lead within two minutes when Chidiebere Okolie dribbled past the goalkeeper, sending the stadium into celebration.

    The Flying Antelopes doubled their lead in the 29th minute through a swift counter-attack led by Saviour Isaac, who finished the move himself.

    Rangers continued their dominant display after the break and were rewarded in the 60th minute when Godwin Uwumiro capitalised on a defensive mix-up to make it 3-0.

    NAN reports that the victory moved Rangers to third place, strengthening their chances of qualifying for CAF competitions.

    In his post-match interview, Rangers’ head coach, Kenechukwu Ekene, praised his team’s performance.

    “Today, we played well, and it was a good result. Against Akwa United, we tried to get three points but couldn’t. Today, we got the win,” he said.

    Kwara United coach, Tunde Sani, blamed the defeat on his players’ costly errors.

    “They made too many mistakes, especially my most trusted players,” he said.

  • Away draw, motivation out of relegation – Lobi Stars coach

    Away draw, motivation out of relegation – Lobi Stars coach

    The Head Coach of Lobi Stars Football Club, Tar Akombo, said that getting a draw against Shooting Stars Sports Club in Ibadan was a motivation for the team to work hard to escape relegation.

    Akombo, who spoke to journalists after his team’s  2-2 draw with 3SC in the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Match Day 25 in Ibadan on Wednesday.

    The coach said that the hosts underrated Lobi Stars due to their current position on the league table.

    “3SC underated us because we are at the bottom of the league table while they are on second position on the log.

    “I encouraged the players before the match that it is a normal thing that Lobi Stars would be underrated but we have to put in our best.

    “Our current position on the league table is a slap on our faces, sometimes we can not walk head tall even in our own town as a big team.

    “We still have a lot of matches to play and we believe that things could change around for us from our performance against 3SC,“ he said.

    He condemned the attitude displayed by the team’s two goal scorer, Martins Ossy,  noting that a player of his caliber should not allow himself to be frustrated.

    “He could have done better because he doesn’t deserve that, he can still cool his temper and avoid being booked,“ he said.

    NAN reports that Shooting Stars still maintain its second position on the log with 41 points from 25 matches in spite the draw against Lobi Stars at  home.

    The Oluyole warriors  lost thier   last two away games in the Match Day 24 against Heartland FC of Owerri, and a rescheduled Match Day 20, 0-2 against Kwara United in Ilorin

  • NPFL: Rangers edge Remo stars 2-1 in thrilling encounter

    NPFL: Rangers edge Remo stars 2-1 in thrilling encounter

    Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Remo Stars FC of Ikene, 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in the week 24, of the Nigeria Premier  Football League (NPFL).

    Midfielder Saviour Isaac put Rangers ahead in the 30th minute through a free kick outside the 18 yard box.

    Before the goal, both teams missed several scoring chances to take the lead.

    On the resumption of second half, Rangers made it 2-0 in the 48th minute to put pressure on the  league leaders.

    CHAN Eagles Kenneth Igboke’s through pass found a well positioned Kingsley Maduforo who made no mistake in putting the ball  behind the net.

    Remo stars pulled one back in the 85th minute through Haruna who pounced on a loose ball .

    In spite the loss, Remo stars maintained the lead  on the log with 48 points while Rangers moved to the fourth position with 38 points.

    In a post match interview, the Technical Adviser of Rangers,  Fidelis Ilechukwu hailed the fighting spirit of his boys.

    “I salute their doggedness; they worked hard and I am proud of them, ” he said.

    The Chief Coach of Remo stars, Daniel Ogunmodede said that Rangers’ never say die spirit gave them the victory..

    “They defended well and got a good victory, we look forward to the next match, ” he said.

  • NPFL: Nasarawa Utd FC unveils 8 new players

    NPFL: Nasarawa Utd FC unveils 8 new players

    Nasarawa United Football Club has unveiled eight new players ahead of the second part of the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

    The eight new players were unveiled at the Lafia Township Stadium on Wednesday.

    In his remarks at the unveiling, Solomon Babanjah, the Chairman of the club expressed delight in the acquisition of the players and confidence that the new signings would help the club achieve its goals in the second part of the 2024/2025 NPFL season campaign.

    “Our situation in the league is somehow precarious, but with the acquisition of these top-class players, we are in the right position to turn things around and return the team to where we rightly belong to, which is the summit of the league.

    “We plead for the support and prayers of all key stakeholders involved to enable us get out of this terrain.

    “We thank Gov. Abdullahi Sule and our ever-present supporters and fans, both home and scattered all over, for always standing by us. God willing, we will make everyone happy this second and final half of the season,” he said.

    Also, Kabiru Dogo, Head Coach of the club, in an interview with newsmen apologised to the state government, football stakeholders and fans of the club over its recent poor performance in the NPFL.

    Dogo noted that the arrival of the new players would be a turning point for the club.

    “We are so excited to see the impact these new signings will have on our squad this second segment of the league.

    “We are very confident that they will help us to compete at the highest level and bring success to the Club,” he said.

    He thanked the Nasarawa state government and supporters of the club for their support and patience despite the poor run of results from the team in the current season.

    The Coach assured that some of the new players were players he had  worked with and whose work rates he could  vouch for, hence their acquisition.

    He said that more new players were being expected to join the club for the second segment of the league season.

    NAN reports that Mr Eche Amos, Media Officer of the club, in statement listed the eight new players unveiled to  include: Benson Abbey and Abubakar Aliyu, who joined from Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, Peace Dewan formerly of Sunshine Stars of Akure.

    Others are Solomon Chigozie from Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin,  Peter Eneji, from Busaiteen Football Club of Bahrain, and Ugochukwu Leonard from Heartland Football Club of Owerri.

    “We also have Benjamin Jack, from Golden Boot Football Club of Benin Republic and Onyema Emmanuel, who arrived from Ikorodu City Football Club of Lagos,” he said.

    He stated that the new signings would  bring their wealth of experience, skills  and determination to the squad,  and would be available for selection for the team’s first match of the second part of the season against Katsina United on Saturday,  January 25, 2025, at the Lafia Township Stadium by 4:00 p.m.

  • Match Day 13 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Match Day 13 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Following are the results of Match Day 13 fixtures  in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday.

    Rivers United FC   1-0 Abia Warriors FC

    Shooting Stars FC 1- 0 Bayelsa United FC

    Plateau United FC 2-0 Nasarawa United FC

    Katsina  United FC 2-0 Remo Stars FC

    Enyimba International  FC Vs Sunshine Stars FC (postponed)

  • Match Day 9 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Match Day 9 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Following are the results of Match Day 9 in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on  Sunday and  date of the remaining fixtures.

    Shooting Stars FC 2-1 Akwa United FC

    Nasarawa United FC 1-0 Kano Pillars FC

    River United FC 1-1 El Kanemi Warriors FC

    Plateau United FC 3-0 Sunshine Stars FC

    Heartland  FC 1-0 Remo Stars FC

    Enyimba international  FC 2-1 Ikorodu  City FC

    Monday  fixtures

    Lobi Stars FC  Vs Bayelsa United FC

    Kwara  United FC Vs Enugu Rangers FC

  • NPFL Match Day 7: Niger Tornadoes draw with Enyimba in Aba

    NPFL Match Day 7: Niger Tornadoes draw with Enyimba in Aba

    Enyimba International Football Club of Aba drew 1-1 with visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna in a 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 7 fixture on Wednesday.

    From a quick counter-attack in the 41st minute, Godstime Joseph beat Somilari Alaribo before pushing the ball past Enyimba’s goalkeeper Ani Ozomena to hand the visitors the lead.

    Enyimba players quickly fought back to draw level before half time, but this was fruitless until the introduction of new legs in the 75th minute.

    This was when Imo Obot’s corner-kick got to Ufere Chinedu who scored with a header to even scores.

    During the post-match interview sessions, Yemi Olanrewaju, the Enyimba coach, expressed dismay with his team’s performance.

    He said his team was not in the game within the first 20 minutes.

    “In fact, we came into the match almost at the tail end of the first half as all the goal scoring chances were missed.

    “However, this draw is a setback and we need to get the lost points elsewhere, probably against our next NPFL opponents, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri,” the coach said.

    Maaji Mohammed, the Niger Tornadoes coach, on his part however praised his team, even though he expressed regrets about the goal scoring chances they missed.

    He said those scor8ng chances should have given them the edge against their hosts if they had utilised them.

    “My players did well, but it’s just that we have not gotten it right at home this season.

    “Maybe it is because we have not played in our stadium for long.

    “But Enyimba are a big team and picking a point against them is an added advantage.

    “I believe this will uplift the players’ morale ahead of our next match against Rivers United,” Mohammed said.

    Speaking also, a Niger Tornadoes player, Pappaa Daniel, said his team planned to get the available three points.

    He however said he felt happy that they did not lose the game.

    “We have to continue doing well away, so that when we will start getting the result at home, the sky will be our limit,” Daniel said.

    NAN reports that Enyimba FC are now occupying the third position in the league with 14 points, while Niger Tornadoes remain sixth with 10 points.

  • Match Day 4 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Match Day 4 results in 2024/2025 NPFL

    Following are the results of Match Day 4 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday.

    See results:

    River United FC 2-0 Enyimba international  FC

    El Kanemi Warrior FC 2-2 Plateau United FC

    Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Kwara  United FC

    Abia Warriors FC 2-0 Kano Pillars FC

    Niger Tornadoes FC 1-1 Bendel Insurance FC

    Remo Stars FC 2-1 Enugu Rangers international  FC

    Katsina  United FC 3-0  Lobi Stars FC

    Shooting Stars FC 1-0 Heartland  FC.

  • Remo Stars stand firm atop NPFL table after winning in Kano

    Remo Stars stand firm atop NPFL table after winning in Kano

    Leaders Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne returned to the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday by stunning former champions and hosts Kano Pillars.

    The 2023/2024 runners-up were dislodged on Saturday by another former champions, Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt who beat hosts Lobi Stars of Makurdi 1-0 in Lafia.

    But Remo Stars reclaimed their position with a 2-0 win in Kano about 24 hours later to be on nine points from three games.

    Goals from Sodiq Ismail (26th minute) and Frank Mawuena (60th min.) gave the league leaders the win to preserve their 100 per cent record so far.

    NAN reports that Remo Stars hold sway with an invincibility that has seen them score five goals without conceding in three matches.

    Four of the goals have come from two 2-0 wins away, while they scored the other goal in the only home game they have had so far.

    Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna are also on the upswing, beating hosts Plateau United 2-1 in Jos to move into third position behind Rivers United who are on seven points.

    Kufre Ebong gave them the lead in the 17th minute and he made it a brace for himself in the fourth minute of added time.

    It was a little too late for Plateau United as they scored their lone goal through Sam Pam a minute later.

    Both Rivers United and Niger Tornadoes are on seven points from three matches each, scoring four goals each from two wins and one draw each.

    But, while Rivers United have conceded only one goal so far, Niger Tornadoes have conceded two goals.

    Sunshine Stars FC of Akure could only draw goalless at home in Ijebu-Ode against Abia Warriors of Umuahia to move into fourth place with four points.

    They are, after Match Day 3 fixtures, just ahead of El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri who beat hosts Nasarawa United 4-3 a day earlier in Lafia.

    Both Sunshine Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors are on four points, but the former are better on goals difference, while the latter have however played a match less.

    Heartland FC of Owerri, Ikorodu FC of Lagos, Bayelsa United of Yenagoa and Lobi Stars occupy the table’s bottom spots from 20th up to 17th respectively with one point each.

    Also, Kwara United of Ilorin, Bendel Insurance of Benin and defending champions Rangers International of Enugu have one point each and are in the 16th to 14th spots respectively.