Category: Sports

Nigerian professional football league to begin 3 Nov

Participants excited as 2020 NPFL/LaLiga U-15 starts in Abuja

  Expressions of excitement marked the responses of invited participants to this year’s edition of the NPFL/LaLiga Coaching Seminar with many saying they are eager to...

NPFL Round-up: Plateau United edge Rivers United 1-0 to reclaim top spot

By Diegwu Nwankwor Plateau United are back to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after edging close rivals, Rivers United 1-0. ALSO READ: The...

Boboye, Okagbue drag bragging rights after Ifeanyi Ubah, Akwa United draw

  By Fred Edoreh FC IfeanyiUbah and visiting Akwa United played out a nil all draw in Nnewi but Coach Kennedy Boboye believes the home side were lucky to have earned a...

Kwara United win in balanced exchange with MFM

  By Tola Badekale A match in which the home side and their visitors acquitted themselves very well and in equal measure, had to be settled by a coolly taken spot kick...

Kano Pillars beat Adamawa 2-0 to extend unbeaten run

  By Kola Daniel Kano Pillars extended their unbeaten run to 13 after hitting Adamawa United twice on one of NPFL Matchday 18 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium in...

Heartland pip Sunshine Stars 1-0 to return to winning ways

  By Tunde Liadi Heartland’s Abiodun Thompson struck as early as the third minute and they held off stiff opposition from NPFL MatchDay 18 foes, Sunshine Stars in...

Nasarawa United welcome fans in 3-1 home win over Abia Warriors

  By Yinka Owolewa Nassarawa United FC of Lafia on Sunday came from a goal down to beat Abia Warriors 3-1 in an entertaining encounter where both teams played beautiful...

Dogo wants no further distractions after reconsidering Sunshine exit

  By Tunde Liadi Sunshine Stars coach, Kabiru Dogo has said he is now determined to concentrate fully on the task of leading the Akure based side days after his...

Maikaba reveals reason behind Plareau United consistency

  By Diegwu Nwankwor After a first season at Plateau United which saw the former champions struggle, Abdu Maikaba has enjoyed a brilliant start to the 2019/2020...

Ogunbute downplays title favorite tag for Lobi Stars

By Diegwu Nwankwor Lobi Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbute has toned down claims that his team are favorites to win the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title...