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NPFL: Kwara Utd halt Shooting Stars’ title chase, Kano Pillars return to winning ways

Shooting Stars succumbed to a defeat for the first time in nine league games after going down 2-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Kabir Mohammed gave Shooting Stars the lead in the 22nd minute, while Ojifinni Abdullahi, who was named Man of the Match, added the second just before the hour mark. Despite the defeat,...

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

NPFL: Remo Stars extend lead at the top; Shooting beat Insurance

Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), thanks to a 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars on Saturday in Ikenne in a match-day 23 clash, Afrosport reports. Sikiru Alimi gave the Sky-Blue Stars the lead after just five minutes, directingt he ball into the net, following a timely and well-delivered cross from full-back, Seun Ogunribide. Former Kano Pillars defender,...

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled matchday 21 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars, Afrosport reports. The game, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, 25 January, will now be played on Wednesday, 12 February. The encounter is set to take place at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, with kick-off at 4 p.m....

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

NPFL: Shooting Stars held by Plateau Utd, Heartland beat Rivers Utd in Owerri

Shooting Stars earned a draw at Plateau United on Sunday to remain second in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings, Afrosport reports. Tijani Kabir put the Oluyole Warriors ahead in the 74th minute, but Albert Hilary cancelled out the lead to ensure the spoils were shared at the New Jos stadium in Plateau. The result ensured Shooting Stars remained second on the log on 37...

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

NPFL: Remo Stars stay top with win over Akwa United as season first half ends

Tochukwu Michael's stunning free-kick earned Remo Stars maximum points as they edged Akwa United 2-1 in a matchday 19 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday in Ikenne, Afrosport reports. Remo Stars rested the quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole who were involved in the Super Eagles B's win over Ghana on Saturday in their final Africa Nations Championship,...