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Wike awards each Rivers United player N12 million for winning the NPFL

The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, gave each player of the state-owned team, Rivers United a cash prize of $20,000 (over 12 million naira), for winning the Nigerian Professional…

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Hero Lager announces NPFL partnership, becomes official sponsor of Enyimba, Rangers, others

Premium lager, Hero, has entered a partnership with the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to further promote the game of football in Nigeria. Known as the preferred lager in the…

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Just In: Plateau United win first NPFL title

Plateau United has emerged champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The side beat Enugu Rangers 2-0 in Jos on Saturday to win their first ever league title. The Kennedy…

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NPFL: El-Kanemi coach says club owners should be blamed for home-win syndrome

The Technical Adviser of Nigerian premier league side, Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, Ladan Bosso says club owners, not the referees should be held responsible for the ugly development of the…

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How JTF killed 3SC defender – Father

Rueben Izu, father of the late Shooting Stars of Ibadan (3SC) player who was killed on Sunday says his son was shot at close range by members of the Joint…

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Shooting Stars defender killed by stray bullet

  Shooting Stars of Ibadan defender Izu Joseph was killed by a stray bullet on Sunday in Bayelsa. According to reports Izu was rushed to the hospital but couldn't be…

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BREAKING: Enugu Rangers are champions of the NPFL after 32-year wait

Rangers International of Enugu have lifted the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the first time in 32 years. In a masterclass performance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, the Flying Antelopes…

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Heartland FC involved in road accident in Maiduguri

Heartland FC of Owerri on Wednesday was involved in a road accident in the city of Maiduguri, according to Vanguard. The Nigeria Professional Football League travelled to Maiduguri to face El-Kanemi Warriors in…

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Plateau court suspends NPFL over failure to reinstate Giwa FC

A High Court sitting in Bukuru, Plateau State, has suspended the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) over its failure to reinstate Giwa Football Club to the professional league competition. The court…

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Ikorodu United in auto accident | YNaija.com

Just In: Chisco bus carrying Ikorodu United players crashes

Ikorodu United, a football club in the Nigeria Professional Football League, was on Friday evening, involved in an auto accident along AMA Brewery Road 9th Mile, Enugu. The Lagos-based team was…

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NPFL Match Day 7 Preview: Ifeanyi Ubah gladiators tackle struggling El Kanemi Warriors

Its another weekend and round of super-exciting league matches are in the offing. There will be 7 league games this weekend because Enyimba, Nasarawa United and Warri Wolves are on…

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NPFL Match Day 5 Review: Enyimba sink to new low | Lagos derby ends in stalemate | More Stories

Another league leader emerged at the end of hostilities in the 5th week of NPFL actions. Enugu Rangers rose to the summit of the league after defeating Wikki Tourist on…

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NPFL Match Day 2 Preview: ‘With or without sponsors, 7 matches will be played’

Having witnessed one of the most captivating opening weekends in the Nigerian Premier League history, the thirst for more of such action meets fulfilment this week, when the Matchday 3…

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NPFL Roundup: 17 goals by 17 players in 10 matches (Week 1)

It’s just the first weekend of the 2015/2016 Nigerian Professional Football League season and there’s quite a lot to look forward to. Judging by the outcome of this weekend’s games,…

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Wikki Tourists’ Victor Yakubu has set a goal target for the new NPFL season

by Mark Bassey Victor Yakubu has set a 15-goal target for himself, as the new Nigeria Premier League season kicks off. The Wikki Tourists striker scored twice, as they won…

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3 things that happened as the Nigerian Premier League resumed last weekend

by Mark Bassey Scoreless draws There were a lot of 0-0 draws. Enyimba could not make their home advantage count against Akwa United. Giwa FC also failed to take maximum…

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Heartland sign 13 new players ahead of 2014/2015 season

by Mark Bassey Heartland have confirmed the arival of 13 new players, as the new season of the Nigeria Premier Football League kicks off this weekend across the country. Cajetan…

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Club owners happy for 2014/2015 NPFL season to resume March 7

by Mark Bassey The 2014/2015 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), will kick off this weekend as scheduled. This was rubber-stamped during the Club Owners/League Managers meeting in…

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It’s good to go! Akure Stadium approved ahead of the 2014/2015 NPFL Season

by Mark Bassey The League Management Company (LMC), has approved the use of the Ondo State Sports Stadium, ahead of the 2014/2015 league season. Mike Okophime cleared the stadium on…

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