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NPFL: Ikorodu City secure comeback win over Plateau Utd; Shooting Stars held in Ibadan

NPFL: Ikorodu City secure comeback win over Plateau Utd; Shooting Stars held in Ibadan

Ikorodu City came back from a goal down to beat visiting Plateau United 2-1 on Wednesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in a matchday 25 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Albert Hilary put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute to silence the home crowd in Lagos, finishing from a tight angle after a decent cross from Samuel Kalu. The Oga...

Kwara Utd hit with ₦6 million fine by NPFL

NPFL: Kwara Utd halt Shooting Stars’ title chase, Kano Pillars return to winning ways

Shooting Stars succumbed to a defeat for the first time in nine league games after going down 2-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Kabir Mohammed gave Shooting Stars the lead in the 22nd minute, while Ojifinni Abdullahi, who was named Man of the Match, added the second just before the hour mark. Despite the defeat,...

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), thanks to a 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars on Saturday in Ikenne in a match-day 23 clash, Afrosport reports. Sikiru Alimi gave the Sky-Blue Stars the lead after just five minutes, directingt he ball into the net, following a timely and well-delivered cross from full-back, Seun Ogunribide. Former Kano Pillars defender,...

NPFL: Kano Pillars suspend technical adviser Usman Abdallah for misconduct

NPFL: Kano Pillars suspend technical adviser Usman Abdallah for misconduct

Kano Pillars have suspended their technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, for three weeks following the team’s poor form and his conduct towards the fans, Afrosport reports. Pillars on Sunday were held to a goalless draw by Bayelsa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, and the Sai Masu Gida have clinched just one win from their last three league games. Abdallah has been sanctioned for his gesture towards...

NPFL: Kano Pillars beat Enyimba in rescheduled fixture

NPFL: Kano Pillars beat Enyimba in rescheduled fixture

Abba Adam scored a brace as Kano Pillars defeated Enyimba 2-0 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match-day 14 encounter at the Sani Abacha stadium on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Usman Abdallah's Pillars were the better side right from the blast of the whistle and they made their dominance count in the 26th minute when Adam broke the deadlock off a beautiful assist from Ibrahim...