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NPFL: Kwara Utd halt Shooting Stars’ title chase, Kano Pillars return to winning ways

Shooting Stars succumbed to a defeat for the first time in nine league games after going down 2-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Kabir Mohammed gave Shooting Stars the lead in the 22nd minute, while Ojifinni Abdullahi, who was named Man of the Match, added the second just before the hour mark. Despite the defeat,...

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), thanks to a 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars on Saturday in Ikenne in a match-day 23 clash, Afrosport reports. Sikiru Alimi gave the Sky-Blue Stars the lead after just five minutes, directingt he ball into the net, following a timely and well-delivered cross from full-back, Seun Ogunribide. Former Kano Pillars defender,...

NPFL: Enyimba return to winning ways against Lobi Stars, Rangers beat Ikorodu City

NPFL: Enyimba return to winning ways against Lobi Stars, Rangers beat Ikorodu City

Enyimba returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Monday following a 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, Afrosport reports. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele scored the only goal of the game five minutes before the halftime break, with the forward notching his fifth goal of the season. The People's Elephants won for the first time in four...

NPFL: Remo Stars tighten grip at the summit with Sunshine Stars win

NPFL: Remo Stars tighten grip at the summit with Sunshine Stars win

Remo Stars continued their impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 2-1 win at Sunshine Stars on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blue stars came from behind to win their last two games against Akwa United and Abia Warriors, but approached Saturday's game with all level of seriousness. Alex Oyowah headed the Daniel Ogunmodede-led side ahead in the ninth minute off a...

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NPFL: Remo Stars stage comeback win against Akwa United

Remo Stars came from behind to beat Akwa United 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Sunday in a match-day 20 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) game, Afrosport reports. The hosts went ahead in the ninth minute through debutant Uche Sebastine. On his debut, the striker positioned himself properly and received a pass from Chijoke Alakwe before slotting home from close range. The Promise keepers...