Nigerian football
15 Jun 2024
The least I can say now is that there is confusion in the ‘house’ of Nigerian football.
14 Jun 2024
The 2023/24 NPFL league winners could be decided this Sunday if Enugu Rangers secure a home victory and Remo Stars falter in their away match. Enugu Rangers will host Bendel Insurance, while Remo Stars will be away to Sunshine Stars. Despite Bendel Insurance's less impressive away record, they have been formidable defensively, conceding the fewest…
14 Jun 2024
As the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024 season draws to a close, Remo Stars have emerged as strong contenders for the league trophy. Their journey over the last two seasons has been remarkable, each year fighting gallantly and getting stronger. Building on their impressive third-place finish in 2022 and a tantalisingly close second place…
14 Jun 2024
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…
14 Jun 2024
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…
12 Jun 2024
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. Historically,…
11 Jun 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a series of hefty sanctions on Enyimba International FC and Rangers International FC following the clubs' conduct during the Match Day 35 fixture held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday, June 9. Enyimba Sanctions In a letter dated June 10 and signed by NPFL…
11 Jun 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race remains wide open as the season enters matchday 36, live on StarTimes Beta Sports channel 244. While Enugu Rangers maintain their lead at the top, they face a challenging away game against Shooting Stars on June 12th at the Lekan Salami Stadium. A victory in this match…
11 Jun 2024
Ibadan is set to witness another thrilling showdown as Shooting Stars prepare to host Enugu Rangers in a highly anticipated NPFL match on June 12th. The match will air live on StarTimes Beta Sports Channel 244 at 5:30 pm. With both teams boasting passionate fan bases, a massive crowd is expected to fill the stadium,…
9 Jun 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race is set for a dramatic conclusion this Sunday, June 9th, as arch-rivals Enugu Rangers and Enyimba International clash in a winner-takes-all Oriental Derby. With just two points separating the teams at the top of the table, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter that could determine…
7 Jun 2024
This weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to be a nail-biter for Sporting Lagos, Enyimba, and Remo Stars, as crucial away fixtures could significantly impact their respective campaigns. The NPFL airs live on Beta Sports channel 244 on StarTimes. This weekend, both the Lobi Stars vs Remo Stars and Enugu Rangers…
6 Jun 2024
But for the last-minute save by Enyimba Captain and Goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, Enugu Rangers would have clinched the maximum three points against The People’s Elephant in their first meeting in the 2023/24 NPFL games showing live on Beta Sports channel 244 on StarTimes. This Sunday, Enyimba will travel to The Cathedral Stadium in Enugu to…
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