Tag: NPFL
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NPFL: Shooting Stars vow to bounce back against Enyimba
Shooting Stars defender, Gali Falke insists the team is fully focused on their next game against Enyimba, following two consecutive Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) defeats, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors will host nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday. Falke acknowledged the disappointment of recent losses but promised…
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Kwara United: Abdulafeez ruled out through injury
Kwara United captain Musa Abdulafeez is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury during Sunday’s goalless draw against Ikorodu City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The fullback, who took over as skipper following Adewale Adeyinka’s departure to Plateau United, picked up the injury in the matchday three fixture at Ilorin. Kwara United confirmed the news…
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NPFL: Enyimba target league momentum against Lobi Stars
Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju has urged his team to shift focus to their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, following their CAF Confederation Cup group stage qualification, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured a thrilling victory over Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante on Sunday, but Yemi insists they must now concentrate on domestic success. “We…
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Kano Pillars v Remo Stars: Abdallah hails “Game of the Week”
Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah, has labeled Sunday’s matchday three encounter against Remo Stars as the “game of the week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sai Masu Gida host Remo Stars at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina, and Abdallah is anticipating a fiercely contested match. “We know it’s going to be a tough match, perhaps…
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NPFL reschedule Enyimba vs Akwa United clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled matchday 3 fixture between Enyimba and Akwa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter, initially set for Sunday, 22 September, will now take place on Wednesday, 2 October, at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi confirmed the…
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Lobi Stars step up preparations for Rivers United clash
Lobi Stars have intensified their training regime ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three encounter with Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Makurdi, currently preparing at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi, are fine-tuning strategies for the crucial home fixture at the Lafia City Stadium. Under the guidance of Coach Eugene…
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‘Enyimba ready for Heartland clash’ Coach Yemi speaks confidently
Enyimba technical adviser Olanrewaju Yemi has declared his team’s readiness for their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter against Heartland on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant will travel to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri to face the Naze Millionaires, who are eager to kick-start their campaign on a positive note. Yemi acknowledged the…
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Abdullahi rejoins Enyimba
Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba have announced the return of midfielder Fatai Abdullahi to the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abdullahi, who previously played for Enyimba during the 2022-23 NPFL season, helped the People’s Elephant win the league title that year. The 28-year-old had brief stints with Rivers United and Rwandan side Etoile de L’est before…
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NPFL reschedules week one matches to accommodate Super Eagles
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a change in the schedule for week one matches of the 2024/2025 season, according to a circular sent to clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The circular signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Davison Owumi revealed the match day one fixtures were moved to avoid a clash with the…
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NPFL: Elegbeleye vows to drive league’s growth
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the continuous growth of the top flight, despite potential challenges that could have led to a postponement of the 2024/25 season’s kick-off date, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a media chat, NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye acknowledged the obstacles but emphasized the need for solutions to…
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Kwara United appoint Tunde Sanni as interim head coach
Nigerian Professional Football League outif Kwara United has named Tunde Sanni as their new head coach, following the sudden departure of Kabiru Dogo to Nasarawa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sanni takes the reins on an interim basis, planning to announce Ashifat Suleiman (Brazil) as Chief Coach. Dogo’s surprise move to Nasarawa United on Friday left Kwara…
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Nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba overhaul squad with 13 departures
Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) giants Enyimba have announced a significant squad overhaul, with 13 players departing the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The list of departures includes club captain Ojo Olorunleke, Ikenna Cooper and striker Chijioke Mbaoma. Others are Desmond Ojietefian, Chigozie Chilekwu, Ngomere Chisom, Anthony Okachi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, James Orasonye, George Owen and MacBen Otika In a statement, Enyimba expressed gratitude to…
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Nigerian Football Tragedy: Heartland confirm Christian Obi’ demise in bus crash
Heartland FC have confirmed the tragic death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a devastating road accident on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s bus was involved in a crash while en route to Abakaliki for the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament. Obi, who was initially rescued unconscious with a leg injury, but despite the…
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Doma United set resumption date for new season
Nigerian football club, Doma United has announced that players and officials will return to pre-season training on Saturday, August 24, ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The resumption date was confirmed by Chairman Suleiman Umar in a statement released by the club. The Gombe state outfit got relegated to the second tier of Nigerian…
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Enyimba: Coach Yemi embraces pressure and demand for Success
New appointed Enyimba head coach, Olarenwaju Yemi has acknowledged the pressure that comes with being the manager of the Nigerian giants while he he’s confident of in his ability to deliver results, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olarenwaju on his appointment as the gaffer after spending three years as an assistant at the club believes he understands the…
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Heartland step up preparations for life in NNL
Heartland FC, has begun an intensive preparation for the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season, following their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last term, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owerri-based club commenced their build-up with an open screening for relatively unknown players on Monday, under the guidance of seasoned coaches. The selected players will join…
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Imama leads as Abia Warriors begin preparations for new NPFL Season
Newly appointed Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has taken work as the team commence training for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Umuahia-based club welcomed Imama on the first day of training, marking his return to the team for a second stint. Amapakabo’s appointment earlier this month has boosted the…
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Kwara United plan close camping ahead of the new NPFL season
Kwara United have revealer plans to embark on a close camping exercise ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy on the back of his visit and facility inspection at the Zeems Sports Arena announced the club will have their closed camping at sport villa…
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Done deal: Abdullahi Maikaba returns to Wikki Tourist as Manager
Wikki Tourist, a Nigeria National League side, has appointed seasoned tactician Abdullahi Maikaba as their new manager, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His appointment marked his second stint with the club after previously managing them in 2016. The 59-year-old is set to be unveiled as the Bauchi Elephants’ technical adviser later this week, tasked with guiding the team…
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Nigeria Premier Football League to operate on full schedule format
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will run on a full schedule format, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This is contrary to earlier reports suggesting a potential switch to an abridged format due to financial difficulties faced by some clubs. Rivers United General Manager, Okey Kpalukwu, confirmed the decision on the first day of the NPFL’s…