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NPFL: Lobi Stars edge Kwara United, Rivers United battle Kano Pillars

NPFL: Lobi Stars edge Kwara United, Rivers United battle Kano Pillars

Lobi Stars returned to winning ways after defeating Kwara United 1-0 on Saturday at the Lafia City stadium in a matchday 15 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Peter Onah netted the only goal of the game in the 26th minute when he collected a well-crafted pass from Ifeanyi Assurance, before firing past Kwara United's goalkeeper. The goal sealed victory and maximum...

Gbenga Ogunbote to appear before NPFL disciplinary panel

Gbenga Ogunbote to appear before NPFL disciplinary panel

The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has invited the Head Coach of Shooting Stars, Gbenga Ogunbote for an investigative hearing over comments he made after their southwest derby defeat to Ikorodu City on November 17 in Lagos, http://Afrosport reports. The League governing body has considered some of his words a breach of the code of conduct for NPFL Coaches, and the former Sunshine...

NPFL: Remo Stars beat Shooting Stars to go top, Rivers Utd held by Sunshine Stars

NPFL: Remo Stars beat Shooting Stars to go top, Rivers Utd held by Sunshine Stars

Remo Stars returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Shooting Stars in Ikenne on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Experienced forward Sikiru Alimi opened the scoring for the Sky Blue Stars, converting a penalty just before half-time after Frank Mawuena was brought down in the box. Olamilekan Adedayo then sealed victory for the hosts in the 67th...

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NPFL: Bendel Insurance return to winning ways with victory over Kwara United

Bendel Insurance returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 3-1 win against visiting Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Nazir Mohammed stole the show with two first-half goals in the 17th and 29th minute, while Emmanuel Ogbole netted in between both goals to initially give Kwara United a lifeline. Austin Ogunye wrapped up the victory...