Tag: #FootballNigeria
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NPFL: KATSINA UNITED HELD TO GOALLESS DRAW BY BARAU FC IN KANO
Tough battle in Kano ends 0-0 as Katsina United and Barau FC share spoils, keeping Barau safe from relegation. Katsina United and Barau FC battled through a tense Match-day 32 clash in Kano on Sunday, but neither side could find the net, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. Barau FC coach Eugene Agbabe praised the result,…
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KANO PILLARS STUN ENYIMBA WITH 2-0 HOME WIN
Early goals and solid defending powered Kano Pillars past Enyimba in a crucial NPFL clash. Kano Pillars delivered a strong performance on home soil, beating Enyimba FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match in Kano. Chidozie Okorie set the tone early with an 11th-minute opener, before veteran forward Ahmed Musa doubled the…
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CHELLE CALLS IWOBI, LOOKMAN AMONG 23 FOR IRAN & JORDAN FRIENDLIES
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 23 players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman, for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey. Originally set for Amman, the matches were shifted to Antalya due to military tensions in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran on March 27 and Jordan…
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NPFL: RANGERS BEAT KANO PILLARS 2-0 IN ENUGU
Flying Antelopes soar with a solid home win Rangers International FC of Enugu claimed a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Matchday 24 of the NPFL. Emmanuel Essien opened the scoring in the 12th minute, firing home a loose ball outside the box. In the second half, captain Chidiebere…
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WIKKI TOURIST STUN ENYIMBA WITH 1-0 WIN IN ABA
Tourist FC of Bauchi handed Enyimba International FC a tough day at home, beating them 1-0 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 13 clash on Sunday. Ahmed Abubakar’s 31st-minute strike gave Wikki Tourist a crucial lead just before halftime. Wikki’s coach Abdul Maikaba shared his delight after the match, saying he encouraged his…
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SUPER EAGLES CAMP OPENS IN RABAT WITH KEY PLAYERS ARRIVING FOR 2026 WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS
The Nigerian Super Eagles officially kicked off their camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, with 10 players arriving early to prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. Early arrivals include stars like Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and captain William Troost-Ekong. Coach Eric Chelle has…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 11: THRILLS AND DRAWS ACROSS NIGERIA’S TOP FOOTBALL LEAGUES
The Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 11 brought exciting clashes on Sunday, delivering key results that are shaping the 2025/2026 season. Bayelsa United narrowly defeated Plateau United 2-1 in a hard-fought contest, while Shooting Stars shared points with Katsina United in a 1-1 draw. El-Kanemi Warriors and Rangers International ended their match goalless, both…
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SHOOTING STARS CLIMB TO SECOND IN NPFL WITH 2-0 WIN OVER ABIA WARRIORS
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showed dominance at home, beating Abia Warriors 2-0 to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings. The win at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan saw Ayobami Junior open the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the Oluyole Warriors’ solid performance.…
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KWARA UNITED APOLOGISES TO FANS AFTER EARLY CAF CONFEDERATION CUP EXIT
Chairman vows team will bounce back stronger after tough loss to Asante Kotoko. United Football Club of Ilorin, through Chairman Kumbi Titiloye, has apologised to fans for their early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup following a 5-3 aggregate loss to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko. Despite a spirited effort, a lone goal by Hubert Gyalu sealed…
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NFF UNFazed BY FIFA SANCTION ON SOUTH AFRICA OVER INELIGIBLE PLAYER
FIFA’s ruling boosts Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes amid South Africa’s penalty. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed no surprise over FIFA’s decision to sanction South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their March 21 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. FIFA’s disciplinary committee awarded a 3-0 forfeit win to Lesotho, fined the South…
