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NPFL: Rivers United beat Niger Tornadoes to go top; Ikorodu City win in Lagos

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 away from home on Monday, Afrosport reports. Seiyefa Jackson scored the only goal of the game in the 47th minute as Finidi George's side extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Rivers United have now amassed 20 points from eight games and are two points ahead of...

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NPFL: Okon, Effiong on target as Rivers Utd beat Shooting Stars as Remo falls to Plateau

Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start to the season and moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after securing a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars on Thursday, Afrosport reports. After a barren first half, Rivers, coached by former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, broke the deadlock in the 51st minute through Aniekeme Okon, who sent in a powerful header, to send...

NPFL: Red-hot Ahmed Musa steals show as Kano Pillars edge Rangers in Enugu

NPFL: Red-hot Ahmed Musa steals show as Kano Pillars edge Rangers in Enugu

Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa was the star of the show as Kano Pillars secured a 4-3 win away at Enugu Rangers on Wednesday, in matchday seven in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali opened the scoring from the spot in the 15th minute, converting his third goal of the season after Musa’s cross was handled by a Rangers defender....

NPFL: Bright Ozebagbe quits role as Ikorodu City head coach

NPFL: Bright Ozebagbe quits role as Ikorodu City head coach

Bright Ozebagbe has left his role as the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit, Ikorodu City, Afrosport reports. Ozebagbe guided the Oga Boys towards securing a promotion to the NPFL last season. Ikorodu City on Monday, made the announcement on their social media stating that the gaffer has resigned. The post read: “Ikorodu City Football Club can confirm the resignation Bright Ozebagbe as...

Nigeria’s UFC star Adesanya wins $4,000 bet as Enyimba beat Lobi Stars in NPFL

Nigerian mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya, won a $4,000 bet he placed on Enyimba to defeat Lobi Stars in their rescheduled matchday three encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion revealed via his official X handle that he had placed a substantial stake on Enyimba to emerge victorious. “Is a goooooooaaaaalll!!” -...