Tag: Cape Verde
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NPFL: “We still can avoid the relegation” Nasarawa United head coach
Nasarawa United coach, Abubakar Arikya is optimistic his side can still survive the relegation in the Nigeria Professional Football League if they continue to fight like they did against Plateau United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners on Sunday went down to Nenrot Silas’ solitary strike in the 13th minute of the encounter at the New Zaria…
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Plateau United players get N2m reward for their win over Nasarawa
Following their 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United on Sunday on matchday 15 in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Plateau United played will smile home with a total of N2m bonus, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With Solid miners’ resilience, The Peace Boys needed the win to keep the hope of their Super Six alive and Nenrot Silas in the…
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NPFL News Update: Akwa United defender, James Ajako is back
Akwa United defender, James Ajako, is available for selection again after missing the club’s 1-0 defeat to Plateau United last weekend. The enterprising left-back returned to training with the rest of the squad on Monday ahead of their matchday 15 clash against Kwara United. Ajako, who has become a mainstay of the Ayodeji Ayeni side,…
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NPFL: Good news for Sunshine Stars as Onovo resumes training with the squad
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Sunshine Stars have received a boost ahead of the league match against Lobi Star this weekend as they welcome David Onovo back to training, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onovo was missing in action for the Akure based side when they travel to Umuahia and lost 2-1 to Abia Warriors. The striker according to…
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Team Update: Bayelsa United shift attention to Gombe United after a day rest
Bayelsa United have set their sights on victory as they travel to Gombe to take on Doma United on Sunday in their matchday 15 fixture. The Prosperity Boys returned to training on Tuesday following last weekend’s 3-0 victory against Lobi Stars. Tiebowei Diepreye-led side is actively focused on their pursuit of a Super Six spot.…
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Ogunmodede demands nothing but three points against Enyimba in Aba
Remo Stars Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede said his team will be going all out for victory in Aba ahead of their matchday 15 encounter against Enyimba in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After three straight draw in the league, the Sky Blues are victory starving and Ogunmodede has set his sights on victory as…
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Ogunmodede refute injury crisis as the reason for Remo Stars’ winless run
Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has disagreed with the claims which attributed to their winless run to the injuries in the team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikenne based team last won a league match in March when they defeated El-Kanemi away from home after which they’ve draw their last three. Ogunmodede however, claimed his team is…
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NPFL’23: Very painful we surrendered in fourteen minutes of the second half – Rangers coach
Enugu Rangers will remember this season’s matchday 14 encounter as a game they had in their hand but blew it after Niger Tornadoes came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two quick early goals from Chidiebere Nwobodo and teenage sensational left-back, Kenneth Igboke out the Fly Antelope but Idris Munir’s…
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After losing to Doma United, Jibrin has some questions for the referee
Wikki Tourist head coach, Wada Jibrin claimed he’s yet to understand the second goal his side conceded to Doma United on matchday 14 in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Wikki away from home at the Pantami Township Stadium lost to 2-0 to their host. After conceding from penalty in…
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“Our situation is bad, but I believe we can do something about it” – Wikki Tourist captain
Wikki Tourists captain, Muhammed Idris Guda has urged his teammates to be more committed and prayerful ahead of the remaining games of the season. The Bauchi Elephants occupy ninth position on the Group B table. The club was plunged into crisis during the week following the resignation of head coach, Abdullahi Adamu. Adamu cited interference…
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NPFL Most Clean Sheet: “I can achieve that feat no doubt.” Gombe United goalkeeper, Itodo Akor
Gombe United goalkeeper, Itodo Akor believes he can surpass the record for the goalie with the most clean sheet in the league despite having lesser games due to the abridged season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Adewale Adeyinka has the record of the most clean sheets (16) in the NPFL which he set in Akwa United’s title winning season in…
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NPFL: Enugu Rangers doing their best to make players motivated
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Enugu Rangers are pushing to change the fortune of the club and so will keep the players motivated for the remainder of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers occupy eighth position on the Group B table, but Rangers secretary, Ferdinand Ugwuarua says the management of the club will keep motivating the players to…
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NPFL/LALIGA U-15: Battle of Stars as Remo, Lobi go head to head in opening game
It promises to be football extravaganza at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun state as the NPFL-Laliga U-15 Promise League action begins with defending champions Remo Stars taking on Lobi Stars in the curtain raiser game tomorrow. Preceding the Remo Stars, Lobi Stars opening match is the opening ceremony of the tournament which is scheduled…
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NPFL: “We want to apologise to you over the draw game against Remo Stars,” Shooting appeal to their fans
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club has tendered an unreserved apology to their fans following Sunday’s 1-1 home draw against Remo Stars in the South West derby in the Nigeria Professional Football League,Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After calling for home support from the fans on Radio stations in Ibadan before the game, the Oluyole Warriors left their…
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MFM FC Relegation: Mounting pressures on players led to many mistakes last season – Osayi Kingdom
Former MFM FC goalkeeper, Osayi Kingdom believed mounting pressures on players to deliver at all cost was one of the factors responsible for the team’s fall last season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Speaking exclusively to Nigeriasoccernet.com on Thursday morning, Osayi said the difference in his performances with MFM FC and Doma United is going back to…
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NPFL: “We need to rediscover our winning mentality” Erasmus Onu after loosing to Lobi.
Abia Warriors coach Erasmus Onu has called on his boy to rediscover their minders touch following the 2-0 defeat to Lobi Stars at the new Jos Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Group A leaders started the game on a high and got their noses in from in the 20th through Umar Abba before newly signed attacking winger,…
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Dissatisfied Odigie: say, “I don’t talk about referees.”
Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie was unhappy with the quality of officiating in the side’s 1-1 home draw against Kwara United on Saturday. The Benin Arsenals rallied to hold Kwara United in the game, extending their unbeaten streak to 13 games. Abdullahi Malomo gave Kwara United the lead on 58 minutes, while Deputy Echeta…
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Wikki Tourists: “We are determined to avoid relegation”
Wikki Tourists forward, Amah Chibundu affirmed the team will keep pushing hard to stay in the Nigeria Premier Football League beyond this season. The Bauchi Elephants are in ninth position on the Group B table with 12 points from 12 games. Wikki Tourists defeated basement side, Dakkada 3-1 last weekend with Chibundu netting a brace.…
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Abubakar Bala: We are not scared of the quality of Rivers United
Ahead of the big battle on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League in Minna, Niger Tornadoes coach, Abubakar Bala has warned his opposition, Rivers United, not to undermine his young team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite having a game in hand, Rivers United is second on Group B table. They remain the only Nigerian team on…
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NPFL: Aliyu Zubairu wants the fans to rally round Gombe United
Gombe United head coach, Aliyu Zubairu is calling the fans to come out in numbers to lend their support to the team ahead of the matchday 13 tie against El-Kanemi Warriors in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Savannah Scorpions are currently seventh on the league table with 14 points and will go everything…