Nigeria Premier Football League

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

NPFL: Enugu Rangers, Kano Pillars secure wins in rescheduled fixtures

Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars claimed vital wins on Wednesday as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumed with two rescheduled fixtures, Afrosport reports. At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Rangers asserted dominance in an Oriental Derby, defeating Abia Warriors 2-0. The hosts started brightly and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Chigozie Iwundu rose highest in the box to head home a corner...

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NPFL: Remo Stars secure comeback win away at Kun Khalifat

Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kun Khalifat FC at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Monday, Afrosport reports. Kun Khalifat took the lead in the 16th minute at their adopted ground, with Henry Ezeonye confidently converting a penalty — the club’s first goal in the NPFL. Remo Stars, in search of their...

NPFL: Remo Stars begin title defence with draw against Rivers United

NPFL: Remo Stars begin title defence with draw against Rivers United

Remo Stars kicked off their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title defence with a spirited 1-1 draw against 10-man Rivers United in a heated opening-day clash at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Afrosport reports. Forced to play away from their Ikenne home due to ongoing renovations, the reigning champions faced a tough test against last season's runners-up on Friday. Full-time in Abeokuta.#NPFL26 | #REMRIV...

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NPFL reschedules Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United opening day clash

Organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have announced a change of date and venue for the match between Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United, Afrosport reports. Originally scheduled to take place on Sunday in Minna, the fixture will now be played at the Ilorin Township Stadium on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025. The shift comes after the Minna Township Stadium failed to meet the infrastructure requirements...

NPFL: Remo Stars strengthen with signing of Malian duo Chaka, Goita

NPFL: Remo Stars strengthen with signing of Malian duo Chaka, Goita

Remo Stars have strengthened their squad with the capture of Malian duo Chaka Coulibaly and Adama Goita, both signing two-year contracts with the Sky Blue Stars ahead of the 2025-26 season, Afrosport reports. The pair arrive from Mali’s top clubs, midfielder Coulibaly joins from Association Sportive Binga FC, while striker Adama Goita signs from AS Bakaridjan. The signings are part of a busy transfer window for...