NPFL goes on two-week break

 

.Kwara Utd, Kano Pillars end first round as joint leaders

.Second round resume on April 18 

By Taofeek Babalola  

The first round of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) ended on Sunday after match day 19 games before clubs embarked on a two-week break, sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Lobi Stars TM Barnabas Imenger hospitalized

By Taofeek Babalola   

Former Nigeria international and current Lobi Stars Team Manager, Barnabas Imenger has been rushed to the Federal Medical Center Makurdi for an undisclosed ailment.

Nasarawa United go top, Sunshine Stars grab away win

 

Matchdayay 6 games of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season held in six centers with Sunshine Stars and Nasarawa United grabbing wins away from home and barren results in Enugu and Okigwe.

Olusesi predicts tough game against Lobi Stars

 

By Taofeek Babalola

 

Rangers International captain, Temitope Olusesi expects this weekend’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 6 fixture against Lobi Stars to be a keenly contested encounter.

Nasarawa United’s Martins slumps, dies

By Taofeek Babalola

Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins slumped on the pitch during yesterday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United at the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa State and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Akwa Starlets Pip Rangers 2-0 in Enugu

By Taofeek Babalola

League newcomer Akwa Starlets produced the biggest upset of matchday 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) when they thrashed the former league champions, Rangers International FC 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Sunday.

Akwa United not under pressure, says Obuh

Akwa United head coach John Obuh has said that his team is not under any form of pressure to perform despite their slow start to the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

Ndifreke returns for Katsina Utd clash

Akwa United have received a major boost ahead of their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 4 fixture against Katsina United on Wednesday following the return of top striker Ndifreke Effiong from national team duties.

2019/2020 NPFL: Plateau United, Wikki Tourists win away to maintain perfect start

By Taofeek Babalola

It was a very exciting weekend in the matchday two of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as Plateau United and Wikki Tourists recorded victories on the road to amass maximum six points each after two games.

2019/2020 NPFL: MFM record first away win

.Plateau Utd, Abia Warriors, Wikki Tourists wins at home

. Samuel Amadi scores first goal of the season

By Taofeek Babalola

Actions finally resumed in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) across the country on Sunday after series of delay with eight matches played on the matchday one, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Jigawa Golden Stars will feel at home in Kano - Dodo

.Team to play home matches at Sani Abacha Stadium

By Taofeek Babalola 

Jigawa Golden Stars Team Manager,Isa Dodo has said that playing their home games at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano won't be a problem to his team, Sportinglens.blogsport.com reports.

Makalala eyes win against Akwa United

By Taofeek Babalola

Warri Wolves forward Victor Makalala has said that he and his teammates will work very hard to get victory against Akwa United in today's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener at Warri Township Stadium, Sportinglens.blogsport.com reports. 

Zubairu blames poor pitch for Wikki Tourits' defeat to Insurance

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser, Aliyu Zubairu has blamed the University of Benin Sports complex pitch for his team's 2-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday in Benin, Reports Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

Akuneto dedicates goal to late daughter

By Taofeek Babalola

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC striker Chijioke Akuneto has dedicated his goal against Enyimba FC in the matchday 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday to his late daughter, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Kano Pillars must always avoid mistakes, Ibrahim Musa warns

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars technical adviser Ibrahim Musa has warned his players to avoid mistakes if they are ready to make any impact in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which entered matchday 13 on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Niger State Govt Sack Tornadoes Management Board

By Taofeek Babalola

Niger State government through the ministry of sport on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the entire Management Board of Niger Tornadoes Football Club, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Yobe desert stars sack Elechi

By Taofeek Babalola

Yobe Desert Stars Head Coach Ngozi Elechi has been sacked due to the team's poor run of form, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Wikki Tourists terminate three players' contracts

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi has terminated contracts of three players for unimpressed performances, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

Tasiu Lawal agrees to join Niger Tornadoes

By Taofeek Babalola

SportingLife.ng can report that Katsina United striker Tasiu Lawal has agreed to return to Niger Tornadoes after agreeing on personal terms with the club.  

Dogo rues bad luck for draw against Insurance

By Taofeek Babalola

Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Kabiru Dogo has blamed Thursday's 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance on bad luck, saying his players tried their best, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.