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

NPFL: Shooting Stars end El-Kanemi’s unbeaten run; Ikorodu City win away in Katsina

Shooting Stars ended El-Kanemi Warriors' unbeaten run with a 3-0 win at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, in matchday 11 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Prior to the game, Aliyu Zubairu's El-Kanemi had gone 10 games without defeat, winning three and playing out seven draws. Shooting took the lead in the 27th minute through Samuel Ayanrinde, who headed in Monday...

NPFL: Rabiu Ali scores as Kano Pillars win at Bendel; Lobi Stars beat Abia Warriors

NPFL: Rabiu Ali scores as Kano Pillars win at Bendel; Lobi Stars beat Abia Warriors

Rabiu Ali scored a late penalty as Kano Pillars defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, in a matchday 11 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Both sides endured a cagey first half, which ended goalless with little to show for. The second half also produced few chances, but in the seventh minute...

Lobi Stars unveil Mika Lonnstrom as new head coach

Lobi Stars unveil Mika Lonnstrom as new head coach

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Lobi Stars have unveiled Finnish coach Mika Lonnstrom as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. Lobi announced the appointment of Lonnstrom in a short ceremony at the team's training facility, inside the indoor hall of the McCarthy Stadium, on Tuesday. Lobi Stars chairman Philip Nongu welcomed the new coach and expressed his delight with the appoinment of the Finnish. “We’re...

NPFL fine Enyimba ₦1 million for social media post criticising match officials

NPFL fine Enyimba ₦1 million for social media post criticising match officials

Organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Enyimba for breaching its framework and rules during their match against Ikorodu City in matchday nine on Sunday. The nine-time Nigerian champions defeated the newcomers 2-1 at the Enyimba Stadium as a late goal from Moses Adikwu sent them into third in the league standings. The Aba-based club have been charged for making damaging posts on...

NPFL fines Kano Pillars ₦2 million for Ahmed Musa’s comments & team misconduct

NPFL fines Kano Pillars ₦2 million for Ahmed Musa’s comments & team misconduct

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Kano Pillars for breaching its “framework and rules” during their away fixture at Nasarawa United in matchday nine on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Kano-based club have been sanctioned for a statement from their media and communications department regarding a statement from forward, Ahmed Musa, who allegedly made derogatory remarks about the match officials. The four-time NPFL champions were...