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...
Nigeria's Kwara United began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a narrow 4-3 loss to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in a thrilling first-leg encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Kotoko opened the scoring in the 19th minute through a stunning long-range effort from Emmanuel Antwi, but Johnmark Atule levelled for Kwara in the 34th minute. Albert Amoah restored the hosts' lead just before...
Rivers United closed in on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Remo Stars after edging their top-of-the-table clash 1-0 in Port-Harcourt on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Boluwaji David netted the vital winner in the 84th minute to help the Pride of Rivers remain in contention for the title with six games remaining. Finidi George's side have now amassed 55 points, five behind leaders Remo Stars. Meanwhile, Enyimba...
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...
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...
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