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NPFL: Rivers United share spoils with Remo Stars, Ikorodu City beat Shooting Stars

NPFL: Rivers United share spoils with Remo Stars, Ikorodu City beat Shooting Stars

The Top-of-the-table clash in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ended in a goalless draw as spoils were shared between Remo Stars and Rivers United in Ikenne on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Aniekeme Okon's first half acrobatic effort was denied by the cross bar, while Sikiru Alimi put a great opportunity wide just before half-time. Goalkeeper Bankole Kayode was also instrumental for the Sky-Blue Stars, having to...

NBBF: 2024 Men’s Premier Basketball League tips-off on Oct. 25 in Benin and Jos

Port Harcourt to host Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 8

Port Harcourt has won the bid to host the 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final Eight scheduled to run from November 13-19, Afrosport reports. This new development means the Rivers State capital will host the playoffs and finals of the tournament for a second consecutive year, having also done so in 2023. The eight teams that will be participating in the playoffs this season include Rivers...

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...

NPFL fines Kano Pillars ₦2 million for Ahmed Musa’s comments & team misconduct

NPFL fines Kano Pillars ₦2 million for Ahmed Musa’s comments & team misconduct

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Kano Pillars for breaching its “framework and rules” during their away fixture at Nasarawa United in matchday nine on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Kano-based club have been sanctioned for a statement from their media and communications department regarding a statement from forward, Ahmed Musa, who allegedly made derogatory remarks about the match officials. The four-time NPFL champions were...

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after victory over Bendel Insurance

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after victory over Bendel Insurance

Remo Stars returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a 1-0 win in Ikenne against Bendel Insurance on Sunday in a match-day eight encounter, Afrosport reports. Ghanaian export, Dela Akorli scored the Sky-Blue Stars' only goal of the game in the 43rd minute when he pounced on Nduka Junior's cross and converted expertly. The Ogun State based side who finished...