Tag: NPFL
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Kano Pillars’ coaching appointment in disarray as Offor’s contract get revoked
The appointment of Paul Offor as the new head coach of Kano Pillars has been thrown into uncertainty after the Kano State government revoked his contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. It all started on Saturday when the Interim club’s committee appointed and unveiled the former Sporting Lagos coach and the government before the end of the day…
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Kano Pillars appoint Paul Offor as new head coach
Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Paul Offor as their new head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Offor was officially unveiled at the club’s secretariat on Friday, signing a two-year contract with the Sai Mesu Gida. The young coach, who previously led Sporting Lagos to promotion to the NPFL two…
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Abia Warriors take 10-day break ahead of new NPFL season
Abia Warriors players and officials have been granted a 10-day break to recharge and prepare for the upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team is expected to resume training on Sunday, July 21, 2024, ahead of the new season. The 2024/25 season will start in August 31, 2024. Chairman of the…
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Confusion as Abia Warriors name Oji head coach after appointing Imama
Nigeria Premier Football League outfit, Abia Warriors after appointing Imama Amapakabo as the team’s technical adviser has stocked with Bethel Oji as the club’s head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This is contrary to report that after the appointment of Imama, the club have parted ways with Oji. While the Umuahia club on Wednesday unveiled the former…
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Ilechukwu: Rangers face tough task to defend the NPFL title
Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has acknowledged that defending the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title will be a challenging task for his team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes won the NPFL title for the eighth time last season, but Ilechukwu is aware that replicating this success will be difficult, especially after losing some key…
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NPFL: Imama vows to build on Abia Warriors’ success
Abia Warriors returnee, Imama Amapakabo, has pledged to build on the club’s impressive performance last season, which saw them finish as runners-up in the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports, Amapakabo, who signed a two-year contract with the Umuahia-based club on Wednesday, promised to develop a team that plays with purpose and is focused on…
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Sporting Lagos to rebuild in lower division
Sporting Lagos is embarking on a rebuilding phase in the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a disappointing relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) just a year after promotion. The club’s brief stint in the top flight ended with a demotion back to the lower division, prompting an exodus of players, with fewer than…
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Rangers overtakes Enyimba in race to sign Onyekachi Okafor
Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers, are in pole position to sign Heartland forward Onyekachi Okafor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports, Rangers have initiated talks with Okafor, who impressed with five goals for Heartland last season in the NPFL. The 30-year-old forward is expected to compete with veteran striker Godwin Obaje for a starting spot. If signed, Okafor’s…
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New Beginning: Finidi takes charge of Rivers United training session
Newly appointed Rivers United head coach, George Finidi, took charge of his first training session at the Garden City Sports Complex on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 53-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year, is looking to revitalize the team’s fortunes after a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Nigeria Premier…
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Chukwudi Nwodu leave Rangers, set to join Enyimba
Chukwudi Nwodu, captain of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers, has parted ways with the club following the expiration of his contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The midfielder led the Flying Antelopes to win the NPFL title last season and is now in talks to join nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba. Enyimba is strengthening its…
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Kwara United set July 15 resumption date for players and officials
Nigeria Premier Football League outfit, Kwara United has announced that players and officials will report back to the club on Monday, July 15, as preparations for the 2024/25 season get underway. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to the club’s X-handle, the Afonja Warriors will participate in the Value Jet pre-season tournament in Ikenne, aiming at fine-tuning the…
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Yemi Olanrewaju set for contract extension
Young tactician, Yemi Olanrewaju is expected to sign a contract as the head coach of Enyimba on today, Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olanrewaju took the reins on an interim basis in May after his boss, Finidi George left the team for the Super Eagles job and has now been offered the role full-time. The 32-year-old had…
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NPFL to introduce modern refereeing Gadgets from next season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to introduce modern communication gadgets for referees from the 2024/25 season, according to NPFL chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In an interview with the media, Elegbeleye acknowledged that the league is still in its development stages, saying, “There is no perfect league anywhere in the world, and…
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Nigeria Premier Football League announce new season kickoff date
The 2024–25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is set to kick off on Saturday, August 31, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The league organizers made this known via its X platform on Wednesday evening. Rangers last weekend emerge the winner of the just concluded season taking home a giant trophy and N150 million for their eighth NPFL…
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“Honestly speaking, we are struggling mentally” Coach Yemi cries out
Enyimba head coach, Olarenwaju Yemi has revealed the mental state of his players since the nerve recking and drama filled title decider against eventual Nigeria Premier Football League winners, Enugu Rangers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NPFL matchday 35 encounter in Enugu apart from being a derby (Oriental Derby) was the a top of the table class…
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NPFL: Coach Yemi urges team to secure continental slot
Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, has emphasized the importance of winning their final match of the season against Plateau United, stating that nothing less than a win will do, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Aba giants are currently third on the league table with 60 points just one more than Shooting Stars in fourth. After losing to…
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Update: NPFL reschedules matchday 37 fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that eight fixtures for matchday 37 have been rescheduled, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Matches except Sporting Lagos and Enyimba, as well as Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars will now take place on Saturday, June 15, instead of the originally planned date of Sunday, June 16. The unaffected matches will proceed…
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Akwa United charge players head of Kastina United encounter
Akwa United, ahead of the matchday 36 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outing against Kastina United have encouraged every member of the team to come together, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers away in Akure over the weekend lost 2-0 to Sunshine Stars leaving them 15th on the league table with 43 points same as Bayelsa…
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Continental Ticket: Ogunbote remains optimistic despite setback
Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote is refusing to give up on his team’s chances of securing a continental spot despite a 1-0 defeat to Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defeat dented Shooting Stars’ hopes of finishing third in the league, which would guarantee a place in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.…