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...
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Lobi Stars have unveiled Finnish coach Mika Lonnstrom as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. Lobi announced the appointment of Lonnstrom in a short ceremony at the team's training facility, inside the indoor hall of the McCarthy Stadium, on Tuesday. Lobi Stars chairman Philip Nongu welcomed the new coach and expressed his delight with the appoinment of the Finnish. “We’re...
Lobi Stars recorded their first victory under new manager Daniel Amokachi following a 2-1 win against Bayelsa United at the Lafia Township Stadium, on Monday, in the final round of matches in matchday nine in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Ossy Martins bagged a brace for Lobi with his first coming in the 22nd minute. The visitors, however, drew level eight minutes later...
Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 away from home on Monday, Afrosport reports. Seiyefa Jackson scored the only goal of the game in the 47th minute as Finidi George's side extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Rivers United have now amassed 20 points from eight games and are two points ahead of...
Lobi Stars have confirmed the appointment of former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. The Benue State-owned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side confirmed in a statement that the former Everton striker's appointment is with immediate effect. The 51-year-old takes over from coach Eugene Agagbe who was sacked due to poor run of form in the ongoing NPFL season....
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