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CAFCL: Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Remo Stars in Abeokuta

CAFCL: Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Remo Stars in Abeokuta

South African heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a masterclass performance on Sunday, dismantling Nigerian champions Remo Stars 5-1 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie, Afrosport reports. The match, held at the MKO Abiola sports arena in Abeokuta, highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides, with the South African Premier Division champions asserting their dominance from the outset. Tashreeq...

Bendel Insurance appoint Kennedy Boboye as new head coach

Bendel Insurance appoint Kennedy Boboye as new head coach

Bendel Insurance Football Club have appointed Kennedy Boboye as their new coach, just a week after the suspension of former head coach Greg Ikhenoba, Afrosport reports The announcement was made on Monday, October 13, 2025, through a statement issued by the club’s Director of Media and Communications, Kehinde Osagiede. According to the statement, Boboye's appointment is the result of a mutual agreement between the club and...

NPFL: Fans go berserk as Shooting Stars score late equaliser in Kano

NPFL: Fans go berserk as Shooting Stars score late equaliser in Kano

Violence marred the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars on Sunday, as irate home fans invaded the pitch following a dramatic late equaliser, Afrosport reports. The match, held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, saw the hosts take an early lead in the 9th minute through Mustapha Jibrin. However, deep into stoppage time, Adams Mustapha netted a late equaliser...

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars claimed vital wins on Wednesday as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumed with two rescheduled fixtures, Afrosport reports. At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Rangers asserted dominance in an Oriental Derby, defeating Abia Warriors 2-0. The hosts started brightly and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Chigozie Iwundu rose highest in the box to head home a corner...

NPFL: Goita, Oyowah on target as Remo Stars beat Wikki Tourists

NPFL: Goita, Oyowah on target as Remo Stars beat Wikki Tourists

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, returned to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over Wikki Tourists at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blue Stars, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Abia Warriors last Thursday, responded in style thanks to second-half goals from Adama Goita and Alex Oyowah. The home side had their first real chance in...