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NPFL: Ikorodu City score late to earn point against Remo Stars, Rivers United back on top

NPFL: Ikorodu City score late to earn point against Remo Stars, Rivers United back on top

Ikorodu City scored a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw, and denied Remo Stars a win in the South West derby in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Skye-Blue stars drew the first blood at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in the eighth minute when Ibrahim Shuaib got on to a quickly-taken throw, before hitting the back of the net. Remo...

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

NPFL: Remo Stars back on top after beating El-Kanemi Warriors

Remo Stars defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table, Afrosport reports. The Skye-Blue stars missed the services of captain Nduka Junior, experienced striker Sikiru Alimi, midfielder Jide Fatokun and full-back Sodiq Ismail who are currently with the Super Eagles B team ahead of the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana coming up...

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United must take advantage of kind Group C draw

NPFL: Rivers United back on top after beating Kano Pillars

Rivers United returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Kano Pillars on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Okon Aniekeme's long-range strike in the 30th minute ultimately proved to be the winner in a game of few chances. Finidi George-led Rivers United have now amassed 29 points, three better than Remo Stars who dropped to second. At the Bako...

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...

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...