Author: nnaedozie97
-
Sunshine Stars beat Kwara United to sneak out of relegation zone
Sunshine Stars enjoyed a fine win over Kwara United as they continue to fight their way out of the relegation waters in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The first NPFL match day 27 fixtures match saw the Akure Gunners triumph 4-2 over the Harmony Boys at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.…
-
NPFL commits to enhancing players’ future through sports and education
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerian players by promoting a combination of sports and education. The league’s chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has been working tirelessly to create opportunities for players to balance football with academic pursuits, ensuring a brighter future beyond their playing careers. Speaking…
-
NWFL: “The hope of qualifying for super six is increasing match after match” Wemimo Matthew
Remo Stars Ladies Coach, Wemimo Matthew, has expressed delight over her team’s almost impeccable performance this season in the Nigeria Women Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Queens recorded their sixth win of the season in seven matches, maintaining their unbeaten run after thrashing Nasarawa Queens 4-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium. Bolaji Olamide…
-
NPFL: Rivers United, Katsina United game to continue Friday after heavy rainfall
The match between Rivers United and Katsina United will continue Friday morning after the match was called off due to heavy rainfall, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. MATCH UPDATE The second half of our #NPFL25 #MD26 tie vs Katsina United will resume today, Friday, Feb 28, at 9:00 AM at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. CURRENT SCORE (HT)Rivers United…
-
Bendel Insurance take the day against Ikorodu City
Bendel Insurance grounded the result at home against Ikorodu City to continue their resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Arsenals edged the Oga Boys 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Thursday to move to the 8th position on the standings. It was a contest dominated by the hosts in…
-
Remo Stars Ladies remain top as Edo Queens sustain chase
Remo Stars Ladies keep looking unstoppable as they finish the first round of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League top of group A while Edo Queens continue to chase, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal from Bolaji Olamide and an hattrick from Kafayat Bashiru gave the Sky Blue Queens an emphatic 4-0 win over Nasarawa Amazon’s at…
-
Bayelsa Queens silent Robo Queens in Lagos
Former champions continued their fine run for supremacy in group B after beating Robo Queens away in the Nigeria Women Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Three goals to one it ended in favour of the Prosperity Girls at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos after 90 minutes. The visitors wasted no time to open…
-
Rivers Angels blow away Adamawa Queens
Rivers Angels remained unbeaten and joint top of group B of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League after thrashing Adamawa Queens in their match day seven encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 2021 league champions brushed aside Adamawa Queens 6-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in thrilling fashion. Titilayo Aweda started the goal fest with a 20-minute…
-
Enyimba struggle against 3SC as Nasarawa United beat league leaders Remo Stars
Enyimba FC could not win in Aba against Shooting Stars Sports Club as their struggle this season continues while league leaders Remo Stars were defeated by struggling Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephants had to come from a goal down to play a 1-1 draw at…
-
Rangers rekindle title retention hopes with win over Sunshine Stars
Reigning champions Rangers International were in cruise control to beat struggling side, Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes put three pass the Owena Waves at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral to move within the top after their match day 26 encounter. Bashir Usman opened…
-
Niger Tornadoes hand Baba Ganaru defeat on return to Lobi
It was not a good start for Lobi Stars’ new coach, Baba Ganaru who returned to the Markurdi club to a defeat at home following a 0-2 loss to Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goals from Victor Okoro and Daniel Akanbek in both halves of the game were…
-
Atalanta co-owner admits Gasperini’s comments on Lookman was a ‘mistake’
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca says Gasperini’s comments about Lookman was a ‘mistake’, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. This comes days after Atalanta BC Coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s strong words after the Nigerian missed a penalty against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoff match. Lookman had come in to reduce the deficit for Atalanta BC after…
-
Elvis Isaac completes move to Czech Republic club, SK Dynamo
Elvis Isaac has completed the transfer to join Czech Republic club SK Dynamo Ceské Budejovice from Slovakian Topflight league giants Slovan Bratislava, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian youngster who made appearances with the Slovak club in the Champions League moved to the Czech Republic topflight in a late January move. The SK Dynamo Ceské Budejovice club…
-
Enyimba, Ikorodu City miss state FA Cup titles
Multiple champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC and Ikorodu City were defeated by non-NPFL teams in the Abia State FA and Lagos State FA finals respectively on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aba giants, Enyimba FC lost 3-1 on penalties to Ahudiya at the Umuahia Township Stadium while Ikorodu City fell to Inter Lagos…
-
Baba Ganaru rejoins Lobi Stars as Coach till the end of the season
Lobi Stars have appointed Mohammed Baba Ganaru as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Breaking News#WeAreLobiStars has confirmed the appointment of former League winner, Mohammed Baba Ganaru, as Head Coach, in a short term deal.Baba Ganaru makes a return to the club till the end of the 2024/25 season.#NPFL25 #NPFL…
-
Joshua Akpudje links up with up with Tajikistan Premier League side Istaqlol Dushanbe
Tajikistan’s Higher League side, FC Istiklol Dushanbe has announced the signing of Nigeria’s Joshua Akpudje ahead of the new season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ????????? ??????? ?? ???????? ????? ?????? ?? ????? ???????-2025 ?? ???? ?????! pic.twitter.com/rp14HOKEV2 — FC Istiklol Dushanbe (@fcistiklol_2007) February 24, 2025 The former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries player moved on a…
-
Gift Orban scores 4th goal in 5 matches
Gift Orban was on the score sheet once again as he continued his fine form in Hoffenheim’s draw against Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gift Orban was on the score sheet to steal a point for Hoffenheim at the Rhein-Neckar Arena. Nick Woltemade had put the visitors in front, but with just 15…
-
Moses Simon scores as FC Nantes beat Lens
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon put his name on the score sheet against RC Lens as his club FC Nantes won 3-1 at home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Moses Simon scored from the spot to help FC Nantes on their way to a home French Ligue 1 victory over 10-men RC Lens at the…
-
Tom Dele-Bashiru scores in Watford win over Luton
Tom Dele-Bashiru continued his fine form to score for Watford in their win over Luton at home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tom Dele-Bashiru scores from the spot to help Watford on their way to a 2-0 home league victory over Luton at Vicarage Road. Bashiru opened the score in the 12th minute after Doumbia was…
-
Man of the match Lookman net brace in Empoli’s whitewash
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman recorded his name on the score sheet twice as Atalanta BC eased past Empoli ok Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman got on the score sheet twice in Atalanta BC’s 5-0 thrashing of Empoli at Carlo Castellani Stadium. The visitors broke the deadlock with Davide Zappacosta’s chip shot in the 27th…