Plateau United
12 Nov
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), yesterday, descended heavily on Plateau United of Jos and Bendel Insurance of Benin, whose fans it adjudged to have behaved in ways detrimental to the growth of the league.
5 Sep
New NPFL season promises thrilling action with StarTimes broadcasting partnership The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has returned with the 2024/25 season, promising an action-packed campaign that has football fans buzzing with excitement. The season kicked off with a riveting match between reigning champions Enugu Rangers and El Kanemi Warriors, setting the stage for what…
26 Apr
Enugu Rangers’ Manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has described as potential season-defining matches the club’s forthcoming games against Plateau United and Kano Pillars.
25 Mar
For the first time since they won the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) in 2017, Enugu Rangers have climbed to the top of the league’s ladder.
14 Mar
Plateau United, yesterday, thrashed Gombe United 4-0 to climb to the second position in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table, just as Heartland of Owerri gave their supporters a reason to celebrate with a 2-0 defeat of Abia Warriors of Umuahia.
4 Mar
Lobi Stars, yesterday, defeated Katsina United 2-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium to reclaim the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). But the win of the day happened at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, where Enugu Rangers defeated home team, Niger Tornadoes, 2-0 to climb to the third position on the log.
29 Feb
It seems that Heartland of Owerri is doomed for relegation this season as the Naze Millionaires continue their woeful performance in the 22-week-old Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) games yesterday.
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