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NPFL: Akwa Utd continue winning record against Remo Stars

NPFL: Akwa Utd continue winning record against Remo Stars

Akwa United maintained their unbeaten record over Remo Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League with a 3-1 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Promise Keepers have never lost against the Ikenne-based side, with three wins and a draw in their previous four games. https://twitter.com/OptaNGR/status/1622291619855704067?t=EJ6HjhTacXD2s0faWvcBSA&s=19 United's Cyril Olisema ensured it remained that way by converting his spotkick in the fifth minute put...

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NPFL: Kwara Utd, Remo Stars & Bendel Insurance secure wins

After receiving a two-game ultimatum from the management of Kwara United, coach Audu Mohammed registered his first win of the season by defeating Akwa United 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday. Wasiu Alalade put the Afonja Warriors ahead with a ferocious strike from the edge of the box in the 15th minute. Cyril Olisema drew the away team level with his 69th minute effort,...

NPFL: Rivers United hand Niger Tornadoes first defeat of the season

NPFL: Rivers United hand Niger Tornadoes first defeat of the season

In the battle for Nigeria Premier Football League top spot in Group B, defending champions Rivers United defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt to hand them their first defeat of the season. Kazie Enyinnaya headed home the opener for the champions off a well-executed corner kick from Ukeme Williams in the 7th minute. Charles Okafor thought he had levelled the...

NPFL: Imade’s late header sends Bendel Insurance to the top

NPFL: Imade’s late header sends Bendel Insurance to the top

Newcomers Bendel Insurance continued their impressive form since getting back into the Nigerian Premier Football League, as they left it late to seal a 2-1 win over Plateau United, thanks to a header from in-form striker Osarenkhoe Imade. Ismael Sarki's second goal of the season threw Insurance fans into wild jubilation at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, as he opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with...