Tag: #NigerianFootball
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U-14 LEAGUE HEATS UP AS GOALS RAIN IN WEEK 3
Ajegunle’s rising stars lit up the pitch in Week 3 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League, serving goals, grit and growing confidence in six action-packed games. Ajegunle United SC squeezed past Best of Best International FA 2–1, thanks to Ajibola Malik’s early strike and James Solomon’s late penalty — a performance that earned Solomon Man…
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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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LATE DRAMA IN ABA AS ENYIMBA EDGE BAYELSA UNITED
Samuel Agu’s 82nd-minute strike seals a hard-fought NPFL win at home Enyimba International FC left it late but got the job done on Sunday, beating Bayelsa United 1–0 in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. After a tense, evenly fought contest, Samuel Agu finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute,…
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NPFL: WIKKI, NASARAWA SETTLE FOR POINTS IN BAUCHI STALEMATE
Early goals, missed penalty and plenty of grit as both sides share the spoils Wikki Tourists and Nasarawa United played out a 1–1 draw in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash on Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. Nasarawa United struck first in the 28th minute, with Izuchukwu Chimezie punishing a defensive lapse to…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 15 RESULTS: SUNDAY’S THRILLS AND WINS
The Nigeria Premier Football League heated up with Sunday’s Match Day 15 fixtures—close calls, tight wins, and plenty of excitement! Here’s the rundown:Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Katsina United FCShooting Stars FC 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors FCBarau FC 3-2 Kwara United FCWarri Wolves FC 1-0 Nasarawa United FCEnyimba International FC 2-1 Enugu Rangers International FCIkorodu City FC…
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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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WIKKI TOURISTS ROAR BACK TO VICTORY WITH 2-0 WIN OVER SHOOTING STARS
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi bounced back strongly on Sunday, defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The win ends Wikki’s losing streak from their last two games and lifts their spirits in front of home fans. Abdullahi Usman opened the scoring in the 30th minute…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS FALL 0-1 TO FRANCE, FACE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD AT U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a narrow 0-1 loss to France. The tightly contested match saw both sides defend well, with Nigeria creating more attempts but unable to break down France’s goalkeeper Chevray Lauryne, whose crucial saves kept the…
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WARRI WOLVES OUTSMART ENYIMBA 2-1 TO CLIMB NPFL TABLE
Warri Wolves snatched a thrilling 2-1 away win over Enyimba International FC in Aba, marking back-to-back victories away from home. The game saw an own goal from Enyimba’s Mohammed Hussain give Wolves an early lead, quickly canceled out by Edidiong Ezekiel for the hosts. But Tejiri Emonena’s winning strike sealed the deal for Wolves in…
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FLYING EAGLES CLINCH DRAMATIC 3-2 WIN OVER SAUDI ARABIA IN U20 WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s late penalty seals victory, boosting hopes for Round of 16 spot. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles edged Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a thrilling Group F match at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile. Nasiru Salihu and Amos Ochoche gave Nigeria a halftime lead, but Saudi Arabia twice equalized. In stoppage time, captain Daniel Bameyi…
