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

NPFL: Shooting Stars up to fourth after beating Kano Pillars

Shooting Stars moved to fourth on the log in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), after a 2-0 win against Kano Pillars in Ibadan on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Joshua Akpan and Adam Mustapha scored in the 44th and 78th minute to ensure the Oluyole Warriors maintained their recent winning streak. Shooting Stars have now won three games on a bounce, and moved to fourth on the...

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

Remo Stars defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table, Afrosport reports. The Skye-Blue stars missed the services of captain Nduka Junior, experienced striker Sikiru Alimi, midfielder Jide Fatokun and full-back Sodiq Ismail who are currently with the Super Eagles B team ahead of the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana coming up...

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NPFL: Rivers United back on top after beating Kano Pillars

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Kano Pillars on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Okon Aniekeme's long-range strike in the 30th minute ultimately proved to be the winner in a game of few chances. Finidi George-led Rivers United have now amassed 29 points, three better than Remo Stars who dropped to second. At the Bako...

NPFL: Rivers United share spoils with Remo Stars, Ikorodu City beat Shooting Stars

NPFL: Rivers United share spoils with Remo Stars, Ikorodu City beat Shooting Stars

The Top-of-the-table clash in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ended in a goalless draw as spoils were shared between Remo Stars and Rivers United in Ikenne on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Aniekeme Okon's first half acrobatic effort was denied by the cross bar, while Sikiru Alimi put a great opportunity wide just before half-time. Goalkeeper Bankole Kayode was also instrumental for the Sky-Blue Stars, having to...

NPFL: Remo Stars beat Lobi Stars to go top, Ikorodu City ends Rivers United unbeaten run

NPFL: Remo Stars beat Lobi Stars to go top, Ikorodu City ends Rivers United unbeaten run

Michael Ibe's 47th minute goal lifted Remo Stars above Lobi Stars in Ikenne with a 1-0 win, while Ikorodu City ended Rivers United's unbeaten start to the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday with a 2-0 win, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blues Stars created a couple of chances in the first half through Ibrahim Shuaibu and Ibe but they could not convert. Peter...