Kano Pillars

NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with heavy sanctions after fan violence in Shooting Stars draw

NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with heavy sanctions after fan violence in Shooting Stars draw

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Kano Pillars a hefty punishment following the violent scenes that erupted during their 1-1 draw with Shooting Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Trouble broke out after Shooting Stars scored a late equaliser in the 94th minute, prompting angry Pillars supporters to invade the pitch and attack players, match officials, and security personnel. After...

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars claimed vital wins on Wednesday as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumed with two rescheduled fixtures, Afrosport reports. At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Rangers asserted dominance in an Oriental Derby, defeating Abia Warriors 2-0. The hosts started brightly and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Chigozie Iwundu rose highest in the box to head home a corner...

NPFL: Enyimba go top with win over Bayelsa United

NPFL: Enyimba go top with win over Bayelsa United

Enyimba have climbed to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a hard-fought 2-0 away victory over Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Goals from Chidera Michael and Kalu Nweke secured the win for the People's Elephant, who remain unbeaten and have amassed eight points from their opening four matches Enyimba share the same number of points with second-placed Rivers...

NPFL: Olasupo inspires Remo Stars to victory against Warri Wolves

NPFL: Olasupo inspires Remo Stars to victory against Warri Wolves

Samson Olasupo’s 76th-minute strike proved decisive as Remo Stars continued their unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Warri Wolves on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Playing at their adopted home ground, the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Sky Blue Stars saw their first real opportunity in the 20th minute when Samuel Anakwe’s lobbed effort rattled the...

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

NPFL: Bayelsa United beat Shooting Stars in season opener in Ibadan

Bayelsa United kicked off their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a stunning 1-0 away victory over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Kehinde Lawal netted the decisive goal for the Prosperity Boys on the hour mark, securing all three points in a tightly contested match. Meanwhile, Warri Wolves picked up the second away win of the day,...