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President Federation Cup: NFF sets date for national draw

President Federation Cup: NFF sets date for national draw

The draw for the 2025 President Federation Cup will be held on Wednesday, 12 March in Abuja, Afrosport reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Monday, adding that the draw will come up after the national play-offs in the men's and women's categories on 5 March. Cup holders El-Kanemi Warriors, former winners Lobi Stars, Bendel Insurance, Enugu Rangers, Shooting Stars, Heartland, Akwa United...

NPFL: Remo Stars tighten grip at the summit with Sunshine Stars win

NPFL: Remo Stars tighten grip at the summit with Sunshine Stars win

Remo Stars continued their impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 2-1 win at Sunshine Stars on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blue stars came from behind to win their last two games against Akwa United and Abia Warriors, but approached Saturday's game with all level of seriousness. Alex Oyowah headed the Daniel Ogunmodede-led side ahead in the ninth minute off a...

NPFL: Remo Stars come from behind to beat Abia Warriors in five-goal thriller

NPFL: Remo Stars come from behind to beat Abia Warriors in five-goal thriller

Remo Stars fought back from two goals down to beat Abia Warriors 3-2 in Ikenne on Wednesday in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 21 clash, Afrosport reports. Remo went into the game fresh from beating Akwa United 2-1 in Uyo, but the NPFL Leaders got off to an unusual start as Ayodele Ezekiel and Antoine Ijeoma fired the Imama Amapakabo-led Abia Warriors ahead with...

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United must take advantage of kind Group C draw

NPFL: Rivers United back on top after beating Kano Pillars

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Kano Pillars on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Okon Aniekeme's long-range strike in the 30th minute ultimately proved to be the winner in a game of few chances. Finidi George-led Rivers United have now amassed 29 points, three better than Remo Stars who dropped to second. At the Bako...

NPFL: Rabiu Ali scores as Kano Pillars win at Bendel; Lobi Stars beat Abia Warriors

NPFL: Rabiu Ali scores as Kano Pillars win at Bendel; Lobi Stars beat Abia Warriors

Rabiu Ali scored a late penalty as Kano Pillars defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, in a matchday 11 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Both sides endured a cagey first half, which ended goalless with little to show for. The second half also produced few chances, but in the seventh minute...