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NPFL: Bendel Insurance return to winning ways with victory over Kwara United

Bendel Insurance returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 3-1 win against visiting Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Nazir Mohammed stole the show with two first-half goals in the 17th and 29th minute, while Emmanuel Ogbole netted in between both goals to initially give Kwara United a lifeline. Austin Ogunye wrapped up the victory...

NPFL: Shooting Stars upset Pillars in Kano, edge closer to continental spot

NPFL: Shooting Stars end El-Kanemi’s unbeaten run; Ikorodu City win away in Katsina

Shooting Stars ended El-Kanemi Warriors' unbeaten run with a 3-0 win at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, in matchday 11 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Prior to the game, Aliyu Zubairu's El-Kanemi had gone 10 games without defeat, winning three and playing out seven draws. Shooting took the lead in the 27th minute through Samuel Ayanrinde, who headed in Monday...

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...

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NPFL: Okon, Effiong on target as Rivers Utd beat Shooting Stars as Remo falls to Plateau

Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start to the season and moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after securing a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars on Thursday, Afrosport reports. After a barren first half, Rivers, coached by former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, broke the deadlock in the 51st minute through Aniekeme Okon, who sent in a powerful header, to send...

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....