Category: Sunshine Stars
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NPFL Match Day Review: Akwa United force Insurance to draw as Doma take a point in Akure
Akwa United earn a point in their to Benin against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers played a one all draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to remain within the top three spots in group A. Imade Osarenkhoe had put the Host in front…
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NPFL’23: Edith Agoye blames fatigue for Sunshine Stars draw with Doma United
The Head Coach of Sunshine Stars, Edith Agoye, on Wednesday blamed dropping of two points at home to fatigue on the side of his players in the match day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Sunshine Stars played 1-1 against Doma United at the Ondo State Sports Complex,Akure. Sunshine Stars Striker, Yusuf Ibrahim…
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Akeem Taiwo unveiled by Remo Stars
After the addition of Junior Lokosa and Ifeanyi Anamaena, Remo Stars SC signed another exciting and prolific winger Akeem Taiwo to boostered the team ahead of the second stanza of the NPFL, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akeem’s transfer was made known on Thursday as he was unveiled by the Sky Blue Stars. According to the club, all…
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CAFCC: Rivers United progress to last 8 after draw with Diables
Nigeria’s only team left in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United have migrated to the quarter final of the competition after sharing the spoils with Diables Noirs of Congo on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers played a two all draw with the Congolese side after regulation time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.…
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Junior Lokosa joins Remo Stars FC
Former Nigeria Football League goal king, Junior Lokosa has returned to the league as he joins Ikenne based club, Remo Stars FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He completes his transfer to the Sky Blue Stars club on Friday as a free agent ahead of the kickoff of the second stanza of 2022/23 season. The former NPFL top…
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Ibrahim Shuaibu returns to the NPFL
Journey man, Ibrahim Shuaibu has returned to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL after seven years away from the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The former Wikki Tourist striker had played for FK Haugesund of Norway before moving to a couple of clubs in Norway and Denmark. He has now returned according to report reaching this…
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CAFCC: Acquah’s hat trick helps Rivers United do the double over DRC Motema Pembe
Rivers United eased passed Motema Pembe in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian representatives defeated their Congolese opponents by three goals to one in a game dominated by the Pride of Rivers. The Nigerian league reigning champions had gotten a hard fought…
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Rivers United vs Motema Pembe tie moved to Thursday
The Confederation of African Football, CAF have put forward the CAF Confederation Cup match between Nigeria’s Rivers United and Motema Pembe of Congo to Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The news was made known to the public on Wednesday night by Rivers United through the club’s tweeter handle. CAFCC UPDATE Rivers United vs Motema Pembe tie to…
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CAFCC: Acquah’s goal aid 10-Man Rivers United to victory
Rivers United of Nigeria achieved consecutive victories in the CAF Confederation Cup after beating Motema Pembe of Congo on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League showed character after going a man down, to win by a goal to nil courtesy of a Paul Acquah’s goal away from home in…
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CAFCC: Nigeria Ambassador to Luanda receives Rivers United
Rivers United of Nigeria were received on Friday by the representatives of the Nigerian Ambassador to Luanda, upon arrival to Angola ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup match on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Rivers United’s contingent was received by the representative of the Nigeria Ambassador to Luanda, consular staff and some members of the Nigerian…
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NPFL’23: My players were not efficient enough carrying out instructions – Ogunmodede
Remo Stars Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has spoken of his unhappiness at the result got by his team in their match against Nasarawa United on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Tactician was left displeased at the attitude of his players in their 2-0 loss at the New Jos Township Stadium. He questioned how effective they were in…
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NPFL’23: Win against Niger Tornadoes a reflection of hard work and dedication – Edith Agoye
Sunshine Stars Coach, Edith Agoye has expressed delight in his side’s win against Niger Tornadoes at the Ondo Sport Complex on Sunday, Nigeriasoccerenet.com can report. The Stars of Akure scored two first goals to beat the Northern team by two goals to nil courtesy of Ekerette Udom and Samson Olasupo in the 12th and…
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Edith Agoye desires continental spot after win over Bayelsa United
Following their win in the Nigeria Premier Football League week six game, Sunshine Stars Coach, Edith Agoye can only wish for more better outings as they seek to achieve continental places, Nigeriasoccerenet.com can report. Agoye’s team got a vital one nil win over Bayelsa United at the weekend courtesy of Chukwudi Stephen’s first half strike,…
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NPFL MD6. Review: Lobi Stars remain unbeaten after 5 matches as Wikki Tourist get first win
Eight wins out of ten, one away win, two draws and seven home wins are the stats of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL Match Day six action across the country, Nigeriasoccernet.com gives a wrap of how the matches went down. Lobi Stars of Makurdi have remained one of the best team since the start…
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NPFL’23: goal earn Akwa win over Plateau as Sunshine Stars, 3SC get first win
Another mouthwatering encounters greeted football and sport enthusiast on Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), during the second day of match day 4, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Akwa United got a narrow win against Plateau United as they continued their resurgence with a consecutive win at the Eket Stadium. James Ajako broke the deadlock for…
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Match Day 4 Preview: Sunshine Stars hunt for first win against Abia Warriors
At the Ondo State Sports Complex, fans from Akure, Umuahia and football lovers in Nigeria will be treated to a mouthwatering clash between Sunshine Stars of Akure and Abia Warriors of Umuahia, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The group B fixture has a lot at stake with the Akure Gunners looking for their first win of the season…
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NPFL’23: Top of the table clash in Benin highlights the weekend as Kwara United face a do or die task in Aba
If there is a place to be this weekend, its definitely going to be at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin where NNL foes will rekindle their rivalry, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Bendel Insurance vs Remo Stars Bendel Insurance will host Remo Stars in group A top of the table clash on Saturday. A perfect start for…
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Edith Agoye tells Enugu State Govt to keep faith with Maikaba
After the one all draw result in their match against Ranger of Enugu, Sunshine Stars Coach, Edith Agoye has called for patience on the part of the Enugu State government for the Coaching Crew of Rangers. A 2-match ultimatum was given to Abdu Maikaba and his team of coaches after results Didi go their way…
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NPFL Match Report: Rivers United edge Niger Tornadoes
Reigning champions, Rivers United handed Niger Tornadoes their first defeat of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Tuesday. The Pride of Rivers got a 2-1 win over Tornadoes in the match day three encounter to go top of group A of the league standing. Ebube Duru’s goal…
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NPFL23 Review: Insurance remains perfect, Akwa United compound Nasarawa United’s woes
It was another interesting match day as the Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) took centre stage at match venues. There was first time win for Akwa United, first point for Rangers of Enugu, first win for Doma United and first loss for Abia Warriors. Akwa United were too much to handle for the Nasarawa United…