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NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with heavy sanctions after fan violence in Shooting Stars draw

NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with heavy sanctions after fan violence in Shooting Stars draw

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Kano Pillars a hefty punishment following the violent scenes that erupted during their 1-1 draw with Shooting Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Trouble broke out after Shooting Stars scored a late equaliser in the 94th minute, prompting angry Pillars supporters to invade the pitch and attack players, match officials, and security personnel. After...

NPFL: Olasupo inspires Remo Stars to victory against Warri Wolves

NPFL: Olasupo inspires Remo Stars to victory against Warri Wolves

Samson Olasupo’s 76th-minute strike proved decisive as Remo Stars continued their unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Warri Wolves on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Playing at their adopted home ground, the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Sky Blue Stars saw their first real opportunity in the 20th minute when Samuel Anakwe’s lobbed effort rattled the...

NPFL reschedules Kwara United, Shooting Stars fixture

NPFL: Bayelsa United beat Shooting Stars in season opener in Ibadan

Bayelsa United kicked off their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a stunning 1-0 away victory over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Kehinde Lawal netted the decisive goal for the Prosperity Boys on the hour mark, securing all three points in a tightly contested match. Meanwhile, Warri Wolves picked up the second away win of the day,...

NPFL: IMC announces new date for Super Six tournament 

NPFL reschedules Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United opening day clash

Organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have announced a change of date and venue for the match between Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United, Afrosport reports. Originally scheduled to take place on Sunday in Minna, the fixture will now be played at the Ilorin Township Stadium on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025. The shift comes after the Minna Township Stadium failed to meet the infrastructure requirements...

Kano Pillars, Heartland, Katsina Utd & Sporting Lagos secure NPFL promotion

NPFL: Shooting Stars confirm death of assistant coach Olowookere

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have announced the sudden passing of their assistant coach, Akin Olowookere, who collapsed during a training session on Monday morning in Ijebu Ode, Afrosport reports. Olowookere was recently appointed as assistant coach for the Oluyole Warriors, who brought in Nurudeen Aweroro from Ikorodu City as technical adviser. Farewell, Coach Akin Olowookere. Your passion, dedication, and impact will never be forgotten. Rest...