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NPFL: Amokachi earns first win as Lobi Stars beat Bayelsa United; Rangers held in Ilorin

NPFL: Amokachi earns first win as Lobi Stars beat Bayelsa United; Rangers held in Ilorin

Lobi Stars recorded their first victory under new manager Daniel Amokachi following a 2-1 win against Bayelsa United at the Lafia Township Stadium, on Monday, in the final round of matches in matchday nine in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Ossy Martins bagged a brace for Lobi with his first coming in the 22nd minute. The visitors, however, drew level eight minutes later...

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after victory over Bendel Insurance

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after victory over Bendel Insurance

Remo Stars returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a 1-0 win in Ikenne against Bendel Insurance on Sunday in a match-day eight encounter, Afrosport reports. Ghanaian export, Dela Akorli scored the Sky-Blue Stars' only goal of the game in the 43rd minute when he pounced on Nduka Junior's cross and converted expertly. The Ogun State based side who finished...

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

NPFL: Lobi Stars appoint ex-Super Eagles star Amokachi as head coach

Lobi Stars have confirmed the appointment of former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi as their new head coach,  Afrosport reports. The Benue State-owned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side confirmed in a statement that the former Everton striker's appointment is with immediate effect. The 51-year-old takes over from coach Eugene Agagbe who was sacked due to poor run of form in the ongoing NPFL season....

NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores twice as Kano Pillars beat Sunshine Stars

NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores twice as Kano Pillars beat Sunshine Stars

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored a brace as Kano Pillars defeated Sunshine Stars 2-0 in a match-day five encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Musa, who recently teamed up with Pillars for his third stint, netted the opener in the fifth minute and doubled the advantage six minutes after the break. The former CSKA Moscow forward missed a...

NPFL reschedules Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars match

NPFL reschedules Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars match

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has rescheduled the matchday three fixture between Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars, Afrosport reports.  to Sunday, 2nd October 2024. Insurance were earlier scheduled to host the Oluyole Warriors on Sunday, September 22, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. However, the match will now be played on Sunday, October 2, at the same venue, as the decision to move the...