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Remo Stars sign Malian duo Coulibaly, Goïta ahead of new season

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, have bolstered their squad with the signing of Malian duo Chaka Coulibaly and Adama Goïta on two-year contracts. The Ikenne-based club, fresh …

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2025/26 season: NPFL August 22 kick-off date sacrosanct – NFF 

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Admin I

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kickoff date of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League …

2025/26 season: NPFL August 22 kick-off date sacrosanct – NFF  Read More
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NPFL qualification: Barau doles out 35 motorcycles, N17.5m to players

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Bashir Mohammed

For securing a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has donated  35 motorcycles and N17.5 million to the players …

NPFL qualification: Barau doles out 35 motorcycles, N17.5m to players Read More
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Olowookere: Newly appointed Shooting Stars coach slumps, d!es during training

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A newly appointed coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Akin Olowookere, has died after collapsing during a training session in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Monday morning …

Olowookere: Newly appointed Shooting Stars coach slumps, d!es during training Read More
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Betting: Plateau United goalkeeper incurs NPFL wrath

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegations of insider betting. In a letter dated August 5, 2025, and signed by NPFL Chief …

Betting: Plateau United goalkeeper incurs NPFL wrath Read More
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NPFL reads riot act to clubs over betting activities

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Ahead of the kickoff of the new season, the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has warned clubs against involvement in betting activities. The league body stated that players or officials …

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Rangers down Abia Warriors in pre-season clash

August 2, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria’s eight-time league champions, Rangers International FC, began their preseason campaign for the 2025/2026 NPFL season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Oriental rivals, Abia Warriors, in the opening match …

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Nigeria’s Cyril Dessers opens to NPFL move before retirement

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Super Eagles striker Cyril Dessers has revealed his desire to play in either Major League Soccer (MLS) or the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) before ending his professional career. Currently …

Nigeria’s Cyril Dessers opens to NPFL move before retirement Read More
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NPFL: Nwobodo returns to Rangers

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Chidiebere Nwobodo has rejoined Rangers ahead of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), season. Nwobodo previously played for the Flying Antelopes during the 2023–24 NPFL season. The experienced midfielder …

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Salisu Yusuf dumps Nasarawa United for Beninoise club

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Coach Salisu Yusuf has departed Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), side Nasarawa United for a club in Benin Republic. Salisu, a former Super Eagles assistant coach, took charge of Nasarawa …

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Savannah Women’s Basketball League begins in Abuja

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Savannah Conference of the Nigeria Women’s Basketball League kicks off today at the Indoor Hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The event comes on the heels of …

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2025/26 NPFL: Remo Stars face Rivers United in season opener *Matchday one fixtures

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has officially released the Week 1 fixtures for the 2025/2026 season, signaling the start of another thrilling domestic football campaign. Defending champions Enyimba FC …

2025/26 NPFL: Remo Stars face Rivers United in season opener *Matchday one fixtures Read More
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NPFL: Shooting Stars appoint new coach

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have announced the appointment of Nurudeen Aweroro as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Gbenga Ogunbote earlier this week by the club’s new …

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NPFL: Ogunbote confirms Shooting Stars’ departure

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Admin I

Gbenga Ogunbote have announced his departure from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Shooting Stars. Shooting Stars confirmed the sacking of its technical crew this week as part of the …

NPFL: Ogunbote confirms Shooting Stars’ departure Read More
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NPFL champions Remo Stars dominate CHAN Eagles final squad

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Admin I

There are nine players from NPFL champions Remo Stars on the final CHAN Eagles squad to this year’s CHAN to be staged in East Africa. The Remo Stars players are …

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NPFL: Barau FC appoint Ladan Bosso as new technical adviser

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Barau FC of Kano have reached an agreement to appoint seasoned coach Ladan Bosso as their new technical adviser. Bosso, who spent the last two seasons at the helm of …

NPFL: Barau FC appoint Ladan Bosso as new technical adviser Read More
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Shooting Stars sack Ogunbote, others ahead of new NPFL season

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have announced the immediate dismissal of their Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, General Manager, Dimeji Lawal, and the entire coaching crew. The sweeping changes follow a …

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John Ogu: Ex-Super Eagles ace eyes NPFL, may join Rivers United

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Veteran Nigerian midfielder John Ogu is on the verge of joining Rivers United ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Sources revealed that the 37-year-old former Super …

John Ogu: Ex-Super Eagles ace eyes NPFL, may join Rivers United Read More
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NPFL: Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, 2 others win promotion

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Admin I

Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifa have won promotion to the NPFL from the second-tier NNL. From the Northern Conference, Wikki Tourists and Barau FC of Kano …

NPFL: Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, 2 others win promotion Read More
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2025/26 football season: Four NNL clubs gain promotion to NPFL

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Admin I

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed the four clubs promoted to the NPFL. They are Wikki Tourists, Barau FC from the North, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifat from the …

2025/26 football season: Four NNL clubs gain promotion to NPFL Read More
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2025/26 season: Ahmed Musa to feature as Kano Pillars player + general manager

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Admin I

Super Eagles veteran Ahmed Musa has confirmed he will remain an active player for Kano Pillars FC while also serving as the club’s General Manager. Musa’s appointment as GM was …

2025/26 season: Ahmed Musa to feature as Kano Pillars player + general manager Read More
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I truly travelled by road to Maiduguri, played in NPFL – Odemwingie

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, has opened up about his early days in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), recounting how those formative years laid the foundation for …

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NPFL: Kano Pillars appoint Ahmed Musa new General Manager

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Ahmed Musa has been appointed new General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), side Kano Pillars. The Super Eagles forward’s appointment was confirmed by Kano State Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi …

NPFL: Kano Pillars appoint Ahmed Musa new General Manager Read More
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Transfer: Remo Stars set to sign Malian striker

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Malian forward Adama Goïta is close in on signing for Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars. Goïta, a Bamako-born striker, enjoyed an impressive second half of the season …

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Dogo primed to lead El-Kanemi Warriors ahead new NPFL season

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Kabiru Dogo is set to take charge as Technical Adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) club, El-Kanemi Warriors. The position became vacant following the departure of Aliyu Zubairu. Zubairu …

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