Tag: #NigerianFootball
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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…
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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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ENYIMBA COMES FROM BEHIND TWICE TO BEAT BENDEL INSURANCE 3-2 IN NPFL
Aba giants show grit to maintain unbeaten league start with thrilling win. Enyimba rallied twice against Bendel Insurance, sealing a 3-2 victory thanks to goals from Joseph Abiodun, Kalu Nweke, and Michael Chidera. Coach Stanley Eguma praised his squad’s resilience, while striker Chidera celebrated the morale-boosting winner. Bendel Insurance lamented concentration lapses and now sit…
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SHOOTING STARS SECURE FIRST WIN OF NPFL SEASON WITH 2-1 VICTORY OVER KUN KHALIFAT
Oluyole Warriors bounce back with a hard-fought home win to boost NPFL hopes. Shooting Stars (3SC) ended early season struggles, defeating Kun Khalifat 2-1 at home. Captain Ghali Falke set the tone with an early volley, followed by Sodiq Ibrahim’s second-half goal. Despite a late reply from Kun Khalifat, 3SC held on, then look ahead…
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KEFFI FANS URGE SUPER EAGLES TO FOCUS ON WINNING AFCON AMID SLIM WORLD CUP HOPE
With World Cup qualification fading, Nigerian fans rally behind AFCON victory as the priority. Football enthusiasts in Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Super Eagles to give their all to win the 2025 AFCON in Morocco after recent poor World Cup qualifying results. Fans acknowledge the slim chance of automatic World Cup qualification but see…
