NPFL Weekend Review: Nasarawa United Shock Abia Warriors as Home Sides Hold Firm
Goals flow in Enugu, Maiduguri and Ibadan as league standings take shape. Nasarawa United produced one of the standout performances of the weekend in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), claiming a 2–1 away victory over Abia Warriors in Umuahia to headline a thrilling round of fixtures across the country. Abia Warriors struck first shortly […]
Nigeria Premier League Matchday 11 Round-Up: Abia Triumphs on the Road, Shooting Stars Held
From impressive wins to fan violence – Nigeria’s top flight had it all this weekend. Matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) lived up to its billing, with drama unfolding across the country. Abia Warriors stole the spotlight with a hard-fought away win in Minna, while Shooting Stars Sports Club were left frustrated […]
Shooting Stars SC 2‑0 Abia Warriors: Oluyole Warriors Extend Unbeaten Run to Lift into Second Place
Ibadan side cement top‑half push with disciplined home display, while Abia Warriors’ away struggles continue. At the packed Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the Oluyole Warriors showed why they remain one of the most dangerous units in the early stages of the season. On Sunday, Shooting Stars SC edged out Abia Warriors FC 2‑0 to extend […]
NPFL Match Day 9 Round-Up: Promoted Sides Shock Giants as Tornadoes Strike Big at Home
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 9 brought drama, upsets, and a statement of intent from newly-promoted sides, as matches played across October 18th and 19th delivered twists that could shake up the early league narrative. In a weekend that saw clubs fight for form, identity, and points, two major storylines stood out: […]
Chaos in Kano: Pillars’ Fans Attack Officials After 3SC Equaliser
NPFL Slams Heavy Sanctions on Kano Pillars Following Violence Against Shooting Stars and Match Officials Chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano after Kano Pillars’ fans violently attacked match officials and Shooting Stars players. The violence followed a dramatic late equaliser by the visiting team. The fallout has been swift and heavy, with […]