Tag: NPFL
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Abia Warriors’ coach calls for goal-scoring enhancement after convincing victory
Abia Warriors’ head coach, Erasmus Onuh, stresses the need for improved goal-scoring performance following a 3-0 triumph over Doma United in Umuahia, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Anaemena Ifeanyi opened the scoring before halftime with Megwo Sunday getting the second through Onu Emmanuel’s delightful pass while Ojonugwa Adejoh put the icing in the closing minutes. Despite the win,…
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Robert Mizo bids farewells to Bayelsa United: Joins Al Hilal Benghazi in landmark move
Former Bayelsa United forward, Robert Mizo, pens a heartfelt farewell to teammates and supporters following his transfer to Libyan club Al Hilal Benghazi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old striker, who secured a three-and-a-half-year deal, expressed gratitude to Bayelsa United for shaping his football career. Gratitude, Appreciation and Farewell. pic.twitter.com/2fwc6TsJwg — Robert Mizo (@Robertmizo9) January 11, 2024…
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NPFL: Rescheduled Plateau United against Rivers United get a new date
The Nigeria Premier Football League board has announced the rescheduling of two pending matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Plateau United will face Rivers United on January 10, 2024, instead of the initially planned date of December 25, 2023. Additionally, the Katsina United versus Enyimba match has been moved to January 17, 2024. Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi…
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“ we’ve chosen to seize this moment to extend our hands of love to our fans” Remo Stars’ Nduka Junior
Remo Stars’ captain, Junior Nduka, underscores the Christmas spirit of love and kindness following a generous gesture by the Nigeria Premier Football League team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The management and players of the team were seen gifting the fans and people in their community foodstuffs, leavening smile on the faces of the people. Nduka emphasizes the…
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Heartbreaking: Sunshine Stars lost Taiwo Dosunmu to the cold hand of death
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars have confirmed the demise of their Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu who was one of the victims of bandits attack couple of weeks ago, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dosunmu was shot during an attack on Sunshine Stars’ bus by gunmen along Benin-Ore Expressway earlier this month. On December 7, Sunshine…
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NPFL: Rivers United battle against Bayelsa United moved forward
In a rescheduled showdown, the Nigeria Premier Football League has slated the clash between Rivers United and Bayelsa for Thursday, December 14, following its earlier postponement due to Rivers United’s CAF Confederation Cup commitment against Club Africain of Tunisia, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The anticipated match is set to commence at 4 pm at the Adokiye Amiesimaka…
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NPFL to bring back Friday football
With the full return of matches on television screens and broadcast streaming platforms, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has turned attention to introducing Friday night matches. In a memo to the NPFL clubs, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, informed the clubs’ chairmen and chief executives that the night fixtures would be introduced pursuant…
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NPFL Preview: Sunshines Stars matchday 13 fixture shifted after attack by hoodlums
The organizers of Nigeria Premier Football League have postponed the league match involving Bendel Insurance and Sunshine stars to Sunday to help the Owena Waves recover from their casualty, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Akure based was by attacked hoodlums along the Ore -Benin expressway on Thursday. In the cause to this unfortunate incident, a ball boy was…
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NPFL 24 – Abia Warriors provide team update ahead of oriental derby against Enyimba
Ahead of their weekend oriental derby against Nigeria champions Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, Abia Warriors FC stepped up preparations as they continued their training session this morning, which was followed by a brief meeting between the players and the technical crew. While speaking with the Club’s Media shortly after, the Technical Adviser Coach…
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“That’s negative football” Dogo complains of refereeing and opposition
Kwara United head coach, Kabiru Dogo is lamenting over the type of football adopted by his opponents, Doma United while he believes the referee consented to their “negative football” nigeriasoccernet.com report. The Afonja Warriors on Wednesday evening were held to a goalless in Ilorin in the matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The…
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Bayelsa Govt expresses concern over performance of its football teams
The Bayelsa State Government on Tuesday expressed concern over the dwindling performance of its two professional football league sides, Bayelsa United FC and the Bayelsa Queens FC. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made this known as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com in separate meetings with the management and players of both teams at his office in…
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Ahmed Musa to reward Golden Eaglets .5M for goals scored
Nigeria’s midfielder, Ahmed Musa has vowed to reward the Nigeria U17 team, Golden Eaglets N500,000 for each goal scored at this year’s U-17 AFCON in Algeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Musa who called at the team’s camp surprisingly made the pledge, urged the team to remain hardworking and make the nation proud. “You have to work hard.…
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Peseiro calls Osimhen, Lookman and Musa to lead his 23 man squad for the doubleheader against Guinea Bissau
Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players to the Super Eagles’ camp, ahead of this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The super Eagles of Nigeria will host…
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Sivasspor 1-2 Galatasaray: Musa Could Not Stop The Turkish Giant From Winning
League leaders, Galatasaray hosted Demir Grup Sivasspor in the 16th week of Spor Toto Super League a game Nigeria International Ahmed Musa played over an our football. Galatasaray won the match played at Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium by 2-1. Goals came from Dries Mertens in the 27th minute and Bar?? Alper Y?lmaz in the 90th…
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Musa in action as Sivasspor progress to round 16 of Turkish Cup
Turkish side DG Sivasspor was on fire on Tuesday evening spanking Esenler Erokspor 5-2 in the 5th round of the Turkish cup. A first half hat trick from Mustapha Yatabare put Esenler Erokspor at a point of no turn before Erdogan Yesilyurt and Max Gradel even though the second division side scored twice. Super Eagles…
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Musa Sat Although DG Sivasspor’s Victory At European Winter Tour
Demir Grup Sivasspor continues its activities in Antalya Belek, defeating German 3rd League team FC Saarbrücken 2-1 in the second friendly match in the camp. Sivasspor need all of the moral boosting result they can get before the Turkish Super league resume as coach Riva Calimbay continue to fight for survival. Karol Angielski scored a…
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Ronaldo reportedly close to joining Musa’s Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed on a record-breaking contract with Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr’ worth £173M per-year. Daily mail reports that the contract will be for two and a half seasons. The amount of the operation stands at €200m euros per season, including salary and advertising agreements. He recently…
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Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus walks in the shoes of Ahmed Musa
Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus has joined Ahmed Musa as one of the youngest African players to score two goals in a FIFA World Cup match. Mohammed Kudus became the first Ghanaian to score a brace at the World Cup after Ghana’s 3-2 win over South Korea on Monday. He also became the second youngest African…
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Ighalo, Musa celebrate Saudi Arabia after historic world cup win
Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo have congratulated the Saudi Arabian team after their stunning 2-1 win over tournament favourites Argentina. The team ranked 51st ended the 36th match unbeaten run of ye South America n side in their Group C opener at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in…