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NPFL: Akwa United re-appoints Kennedy Boboye as head coach

NPFL: Akwa United re-appoints Kennedy Boboye as head coach

Akwa United have re-appointed Kennedy Boboye as head coach until the end of the season, replacing Mohammed Babaganaru who left after a poor run of form, Afrosport reports. The coach signed all contract formalities on Monday, and he is expected to resume later in the week. Club chairman, Paul Bassey who confirmed the appointment, said Boboye's return to the team is necessary, adding that the decision to...

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

Tochukwu Michael's stunning free-kick earned Remo Stars maximum points as they edged Akwa United 2-1 in a matchday 19 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday in Ikenne, Afrosport reports. Remo Stars rested the quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole who were involved in the Super Eagles B's win over Ghana on Saturday in their final Africa Nations Championship,...

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NPFL: Rivers United beat Niger Tornadoes to go top; Ikorodu City win in Lagos

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 away from home on Monday, Afrosport reports. Seiyefa Jackson scored the only goal of the game in the 47th minute as Finidi George's side extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Rivers United have now amassed 20 points from eight games and are two points ahead of...

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NPFL: Okon, Effiong on target as Rivers Utd beat Shooting Stars as Remo falls to Plateau

Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start to the season and moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after securing a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars on Thursday, Afrosport reports. After a barren first half, Rivers, coached by former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, broke the deadlock in the 51st minute through Aniekeme Okon, who sent in a powerful header, to send...

NPFL: Enyimba begin title defense against Bendel Insurance

NPFL: Enyimba edge past Akwa United in Aba

Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) winners Enyimba secured a slim 1-0 victory over Akwa United in a rescheduled game in Aba on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The cagey affair produced no goal in the first-half with both sides failing to convert in the final third. Austin Onyemaechi gave coach Yemi Olanrewaju and the home crowd something to cheer about on his debut when he headed in...