Like-minds FC’s victory against NPFL club not fluke-Sponsor
Mr Patrick Ngwaogu, the sponsor of Unity Pre-season Tournament says the victory of Like-minds FC, an amateur club side over Niger Tornadoes, is a reward of hard work.
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Elegbeleye lists benefits of the NPFL-Sevilla deal
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has explained that clubs in the league stand to reap financial benefits in the future from the partnership with Spanish side, Sevilla FC.
NPFL mourns exit of former club owners, Iwuanyanwu, Ubah
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed grief over the demise of two former frontline investors in club ownership in the country.
Expensive away games: Poverty, profit, performance hobble demand for local league
With return tickets for players and officials to venues of 15 away matches costing over N2 billion in a season, the prohibitive cost of air travel has forced football clubs in the country to stick to gruelling and hazardous road trips, which compromises not only players’ health but also their performance on the pitch, and attendant quality of the game. Unfortunately, huge government financing has watered down agitation for an abridged cum regional league format, just as team managers are also making a fortune keeping their players on the road for days – at the expense of football development, CHRISTIAN OKPARA reports.
Shooting Stars aim for continental spot against relegation-threatened Bayelsa United
Relegation-threatened Bayelsa United will host Shooting Stars in a 2 PM kickoff live on StarTimes this Sunday, June 16. Both teams have everything to play for, with Bayelsa United just one point away from the drop and Shooting Stars aiming for a top-three finish and a continental ticket. The match will air on StarTimes Beta Sports Channel 244.
Sporting Lagos vs Enyimba: Crucial NPFL battle for survival and glory
This Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Sporting Lagos and Enyimba is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with both teams battling for their lives at opposite ends of the table. The match, airing live on StarTimes Beta Sports Channel 244 at 4 PM, will have major ramifications for both the relegation battle and the title race.
NPFL: Referee suspended over poor officiating in 3SC, Rangers match
Referee Bashir Saudi of Sokoto has been suspended from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by the NPFL referees committee.
Historic rivals Shooting Stars, Enugu Rangers set for NPFL title clash live on StarTimes
Old rivals Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Enugu Rangers are set to face off on Wednesday evening in a battle for the 2023/24 NPFL title and a coveted spot in next season’s CAF club competitions. The match will air live on StarTimes Beta Sports channel 244, kicking off at 5:30 pm.