LIVE

Lobi Stars

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

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....

NPFL: Enugu Rangers beat Ikorodu City in Lagos

NPFL: Enugu Rangers beat Ikorodu City in Lagos

Chinemerem Ugwueze made the difference for reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers as they edged out newly-promoted Ikorodu City 1-0 in a rescheduled game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. It was the first game for the Flying Antelopes since they were eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Sagrada Esperanca of Angola. It was also their first...

Nigeria’s UFC star Adesanya wins $4,000 bet as Enyimba beat Lobi Stars in NPFL

Nigerian mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya, won a $4,000 bet he placed on Enyimba to defeat Lobi Stars in their rescheduled matchday three encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion revealed via his official X handle that he had placed a substantial stake on Enyimba to emerge victorious. “Is a goooooooaaaaalll!!” -...

NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba clinch record-extending ninth title

NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba clinch record-extending ninth title

Enyimba were crowned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions for the ninth time after recording a 1-1 draw with Rivers United in the final round of the playoffs at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. Both sides came into the game level on points but the People's Elephant had with the advantage via goal difference. They took the lead in the 39th minute through Ekene Awazie...

NPFL Playoffs: Who are the favourites to be crowned champions?

NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba edge closer to the ninth league title

Enyimba are one step away from winning a record-extending ninth Nigeria Premier Football League title after their 3-0 win over Sunshine Stars in the ongoing playoffs at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Friday. The People's Elephant were 1-0 victors in their first game against Lobi Stars before being held 1-1 by draw specialists Bendel Insurance. Chijoke Mbaoma scored an early five-minute brace in Friday's clash to...