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NPFL: Kwara Utd, Remo Stars & Bendel Insurance secure wins

After receiving a two-game ultimatum from the management of Kwara United, coach Audu Mohammed registered his first win of the season by defeating Akwa United 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday. Wasiu Alalade put the Afonja Warriors ahead with a ferocious strike from the edge of the box in the 15th minute. Cyril Olisema drew the away team level with his 69th minute effort,...

Kwara Utd coach Audu gets two-match ultimatum

Kwara Utd coach Audu gets two-match ultimatum

The Kwara State Government has given a two-game warning to Kwara United's technical crew, led by head coach Azeez Audu Mohammed, following their 3-0 defeat to Enyimba FC on Sunday. The Afonja Warriors are currently winless in the new Nigeria Premier Football League season, with two draws and two losses in four games so far. The club revealed the news of ultimatum through a post on...

NPFL: Enyimba see off Nasarawa Utd in Jos

NPFL: Enyimba see off Nasarawa Utd in Jos

Nigeria's most successful football club, Enyimba FC began the quest for their ninth title with a hard-fought 2-1 away win over Nasarawa United at the New Jos Stadium in Plateau State. The People's Elephants were off the mark early in the game, with striker Sadiq Abubakar threatening the opponent's goal with a well-taken shot that was too high to trouble Yinka David in goal for Nasarawa...

NPFL: Bendel Insurance secure opening win over Akwa United

NPFL: Bendel Insurance secure opening win over Akwa United

Bendel Insurance kicked off the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League season with a 2-0 victory over Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. First-half goals from Imade Osehenkhoe and Ismael Sarki  helped the newly-promoted team secure all three points. Although Akwa United started the game brightly, securing possession early on and mounting pressure on the Bendel Insurance backline, they were unable to break...