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NPFL: Akwa United re-appoints Kennedy Boboye as head coach

NPFL: Akwa United re-appoints Kennedy Boboye as head coach

Akwa United have re-appointed Kennedy Boboye as head coach until the end of the season, replacing Mohammed Babaganaru who left after a poor run of form, Afrosport reports. The coach signed all contract formalities on Monday, and he is expected to resume later in the week. Club chairman, Paul Bassey who confirmed the appointment, said Boboye's return to the team is necessary, adding that the decision to...

NPFL: Sodiq Ismail set to leave Remo Stars for FK Partizani in Albania

NPFL: Sodiq Ismail set to leave Remo Stars for FK Partizani in Albania

Nigerian defender Sodiq Ismail is on the verge of joining Albanian club FK Partizani from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars, Afrosport reports. Reports have it that the defender will sign a three-year-deal with Partizani once medical formalities are completed. The versatile defender earned a call up to the Super Eagles in 2024 ahead of World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic,...

Brown Ideye: Enyimba unveil former Super Eagles striker

Brown Ideye: Enyimba unveil former Super Eagles striker

Nine-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba have unveiled former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye who has teamed up with the People's Elephants on a short-term deal, Afrosport reports. The former West Brom striker returns to the league after leaving the defunct Ocean Boys in the 2006-2007 season. He is expected to play an integral part under new manager Stanley Eguma who recently replaced coach Yemi Olanrewaju. “We are...

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

Tochukwu Michael's stunning free-kick earned Remo Stars maximum points as they edged Akwa United 2-1 in a matchday 19 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday in Ikenne, Afrosport reports. Remo Stars rested the quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole who were involved in the Super Eagles B's win over Ghana on Saturday in their final Africa Nations Championship,...

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

NPFL: Shooting Stars end Rangers’ 10-match unbeaten run, Remo Stars return to table top

Shooting Stars secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over champions Enugu Rangers on Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), ending the Flying Antelopes' 10-match unbeaten run in front of their home fans in Enugu, Afrosport reports. Ikouwem Utin's 27th minute effort propelled the Oluyole Warriors to a rare victory at the cathedral and also moved them third on the log on 30 points. In other...