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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...

NPFL: Red-hot Ahmed Musa steals show as Kano Pillars edge Rangers in Enugu

NPFL: Red-hot Ahmed Musa steals show as Kano Pillars edge Rangers in Enugu

Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa was the star of the show as Kano Pillars secured a 4-3 win away at Enugu Rangers on Wednesday, in matchday seven in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali opened the scoring from the spot in the 15th minute, converting his third goal of the season after Musa’s cross was handled by a Rangers defender....

NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores twice as Kano Pillars beat Sunshine Stars

NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores twice as Kano Pillars beat Sunshine Stars

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored a brace as Kano Pillars defeated Sunshine Stars 2-0 in a match-day five encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Musa, who recently teamed up with Pillars for his third stint, netted the opener in the fifth minute and doubled the advantage six minutes after the break. The former CSKA Moscow forward missed a...