The Benin Arsenals have now extended their lead at the top of the Group A table by 7 points. Bendel Insurance on Saturday, returned to winning ways in the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), defeating El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 to end their winless run. The Benin club had since …
Read More »NPFL preview: Remo Stars and Benin Arsenal set for Super Sunday in Ikenne
The biggest game in the world today is in the NPFL where Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance, also known as Benin Arsenal, go head-to-head in one of the matches of the weekend. Ikenne is bubbling and for the right reasons as Group A giants Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance prepare …
Read More »NPFL Review: Rangers continue to flirt with relegation, 3SC vs Plateau produce another classic
An average of 2.44 goals was scored per match in the NPFL, with Enugu Rangers and Plateau United leading the losers’ corners. The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, delivered another round of entertainment with nine matches played across the country. A total of 22 goals were scored in nine matches, …
Read More »NPFL 2023: Shooting Stars sign Madiba Star, Benedict Gbenga
The striker helped Madiba to made history to win the NLO Gbenga helped Madiba to win 2021/2022 Nationwide League One, (NLO) Super 8 title. The young Striker scored fourteen goals to help the Lagos based side to beat favourites, Mailtantarki Care FC by a 1-0 in the final played at …
Read More »FACT CHECK: Has Plateau United pulled out of NPFL?
A blog post making the rounds claims that Plateau United have pulled out of the 2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). FULL TEXT Meanwhile, ahead of the commencement of the league season on Sunday, former champions, Plateau United have pulled out of the new league season. The 2017 NPFL champions …
Read More »NPFL 2023: Remo Stars, 3SC renew rival as NPFL resumes January 8
Draws conducted despite threats from club owners as the league will start in January with Abridge league format. The league will start on January 8 with Twenty teams drawn in two different groups. The Draws The draws witnessed Kwara United, Nasarawa United, Plateau United, Gombe United and Elkanemi Warriors In …
Read More »NPFL 2023: Clubs threaten to boycott draws over abridge league format
Recall that the Interim Management Committee (IMC) has invited the clubs for the draw of the 2023 season. The draw is slated for December 28 in Abuja. NPFL will be 100% Abridged IMC Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, confirmed that the league will be 100 percent abridged format during an interview on …
Read More »NPFL: IMC gives Clubs deadline to complete licensing ahead of the new season
Draws for 2022/2023 will be held on December 28 as the league starts on January 8. IMC is the body responsible for organizing Nigeria’s elite football league. In a circular to all NPFL clubs, signed by the Head, of the Legal and Compliance Department, Uche Egbe said that the deadline …
Read More »NPFL: New season to be TV as IMC give January date, tell unprepared clubs to leave
After the conclusion of the 2021/22 NPFL season in July, the resumption of Nigerian top flight have come under serious uncertainty. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) general elections in September also meant that the members of the League Management Company (LMC) – the body dictating the affairs of the NPFL …
Read More »NPFL: Remo Stars captain gets car gift for impressive performance
Remo stars finished third last season, the best in the club’s history The captain, Nduka Junior was rewarded with a car for his brilliant performances at the club last season. Remo Stars finished third last season with 62 points, the highest in the club’s history. The presentation of the car …
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