NPFL News
Akwa Utd players hail Ajako free-kick as one of league’s best ever
Akwa United players have hailed teammate James Ajako for his stunning free-kick goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Gombe United. James Ajako Ajako nett...[Read More]
Majalisa: Winning Federation Cup will lift Doma United fans
Fullback Andrew Majalisa insists Doma United can finish the season on a high. The big question for the Savannah Tigers faithful is whether an Federati...[Read More]
Doma United aiming for FA Cup success insists Samuel Matthew
Doma United are hoping to win the Federation Cup, even if they do make changes to their team for the early rounds. The Savannah Tigers will take the a...[Read More]
Samuel Owoku ‘very happy’ with Doma United despite difficult debut season
Doma United winger Samuel Owoku is pleased with the club first season in the Nigeria topflight division football, despite facing some challenges. The ...[Read More]
Eze Chidera urges Rangers to focus on FA Cup
Enugu Rangers full-back Eze Chidera has called on his teammates to now shift attention to the Federation Cup following their NPFL final day draw again...[Read More]
Enugu Rangers captain Uche John now turning attention to next season: We’ll be better
John Uche admits he’s already looking towards next season and is expecting Rangers to improve in every area. Uche was reacting following Sunday&...[Read More]
Nasarawa United defender Collins: Our position doesn’t reflect our quality
Victor Collins admits Nasarawa United’s problems this season are difficult to explain. Collins was reacting during an interview with Lodgexpress...[Read More]
Nweke Kalu thanks Abia Warriors fans for season support
Abia Warriors captain Nweke Kalu thanked fans for their support after a dramatic final day of the season. Kalu was involved in the team that defeated ...[Read More]
Prince Okorie: Abia Warriors debut season beyond my wildest expectations
Prince Okorie admits he surprised himself with how well his debut season with Abia Warriors progressed. The center-back arrived before the start of th...[Read More]
Sheriff delighted as Bayelsa Utd pull off great relegation escape with Niger Tornadoes win
Bayelsa United avoided finishing in the relegation zone of the Nigeria Premier Football League with a final-day 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes at Samson...[Read More]
Ajako delighted with stunning Akwa United freekick goal (video)
James Ajako was delighted with his free-kick strike in Akwa United’s win at Gombe United. Ajako scored with a stunning free-kick and revealed hi...[Read More]
NPFL Super Six: Deputy Echeta eager to continue 18-game unbeaten run with Bendel Insurance
Deputy Echeta contributed to yet another valuable point for Bendel Insurance in their domineering campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League on S...[Read More]
Bendel Insurance star Nwachukwu: We know we can win NPFL Super Six playoffs
Bendel Insurance playmaker Divine Nwachukwu says there’s a feeling inside the club that this can be their season for Nigeria Premier Football Le...[Read More]
Sunshine Stars defender Ekerette Udom happy to beat former club Dakkada, ‘I just had to celebrate’
Sunshine Stars center-back Ekerette Udom was happy to beat former club Dakkada in their final game of the season on Sunday. Udom, who quit the club af...[Read More]
Sunshine Stars keeper Mustapha Lawal shrugs off individual glory after setting new clean sheets record
Sunshine Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal has shrugged off his impressive clean sheets record this season. Sunday’s 3-0 win against Dakkada marke...[Read More]
Emeka Isaac: Sunshine Stars showing NPFL winning form
Emeka Isaac says Sunshine Stars are on the right path for Nigeria Premier Football League glory. The Owena Whales are through to the NPFL Super Six pl...[Read More]
Oginni: I’ve had difficult times this season in the Nigeria Premier Football League
Kwara United fullback Oginni Olatunbosun has admitted he had a tough 2023 season in the Nigeria topflight division. The right-back joined Wikki Touris...[Read More]
Top 5 best creative midfielders in the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023 season (photos)
The Nigeria Premier Football League has produced some of the most talented creative midfield players in Africa over the years. Having a creative midfi...[Read More]
Top 10 players to poach from NPFL 2023 relegated clubs (photos)
Each season, certain relegated players sign for other Nigeria Premier Football League clubs after proving their ability in the top flight division. Da...[Read More]
69 Senators have signed on for Akpabio and Barau Senate Presidency – Ndume
Borno South lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume, has made a revelation about those supporting Senate President aspirant Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate Pre...[Read More]
My prophecy on Tinubu, APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket stands – Primate Ayodele replies critics mocking him
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has clapped back at those mocking him over his 2023 prophecies. Recall that the c...[Read More]
My prophecy on Tinubu, APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket stands – Primate Ayodele replies critics mocking him
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has clapped back at those mocking him over his 2023 prophecies. Recall that the c...[Read More]
Akwa United forward Sadeeq Yusuf pinpoints reason for exciting form since arrival
Sadeeq Yusuf is loving life at Akwa United right now. The striker has thrived since arriving as a free agent in the March transfer window. “It&#...[Read More]
Sunshine Stars center-back Ekerette Udom: Niger Tornadoes win biggest of season
Sunshine Stars center-back Ekerette Udom was delighted after their NPFL matchday 17 win at Niger Tornadoes. David Onovo and Ibrahim Yusuf struck for t...[Read More]
Sunshine Stars keeper Lawal: Niger Tornadoes victory and clean sheet showed our resilience
Sunshine Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal believes his side worked very hard to win with a clean sheet away from home at Niger Tornadoes. The Owena Wha...[Read More]
Taofeek Malomo admits Shooting Stars pleased with away point against Bendel Insurance
Shooting Stars captain Taofeek Malomo believes grabbing a point in their final away game of the season against Bendel Insurance was a positive result....[Read More]
Lobi Stars fullback Akile hails extraordinary teammate Atule after Dakkada performance
Monday Akile says Lobi Stars teammate Atule Joseph works hard to etch out match winning performances like he did on Saturday against Dakkada in Uyo. T...[Read More]
Enyimba attacker Ekwutoziam hails hattrick hero Obioma for Gombe United rout
Enyimba star Eze Ekwutoziam hailed teammate Chukwuemeka Obioma after victory over Gombe United. Obioma scored a hattrick in the 5-0 rout, caused major...[Read More]
Remo Stars keeper Bankole: Plateau Utd victory crucial in top three race
Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole admits victory at Plateau United was crucial in the top three battle. The Sky Blues Stars had to come from behind...[Read More]
Abia Warriors defender Nwakamma enjoying fullback role after Dakkada victory
Abia Warriors defender Jonadab Nwakamma says he feels comfortable at left-back. The talented left sided center-back has admitted he enjoys playing in ...[Read More]
Abia Warriors captain Nweke Kalu: Assists against Dakkada were planned
Abia Warriors captain Nweke Kalu says that him getting key assists was part of the team’s plan against Dakkada. The Umuahia outfit ran away with...[Read More]
Joseph Atule hails Odinaka super goal for Lobi Stars win
Joseph Atule hailed the superb goal scored by Lobi Stars teammate Francis Odinaka in victory over Niger Tornadoes. Odinaka was the matchday hero after...[Read More]
Bayelsa Utd defender Yinusa Sheriff happy with ‘hard fought victory’ against Sunshine Stars
Bayelsa United defender Yinusa Sheriff was delighted after their crucial 2-1 win against Sunshine Stars on Sunday. An own goal from the visitors’...[Read More]
Rangers captain Uche John: Fantastic to count on goalscorer Chidiebere Nwobodo
Enugu Rangers captain Uche John has hailed the performance of his teammate Chidiebere Nwobodo after victory over Wikki Tourists. Chidiebere Nwobodo sc...[Read More]
Rangers midfielder Naziru Ibrahim pleased with influence on victory over Wikki Tourists
Rangers midfielder Naziru Ibrahim was proud of his performance for their 3-0 win over matchday 16 opponents Wikki Tourists. Ultimately it was Naziru w...[Read More]
Bayelsa United center-back Ebedebiri: We’re confident about NPFL survival
Bayelsa United center-back Endurance Ebedebiri believes the team are in a better position to avoid relegation this season. Ebedebiri made his return t...[Read More]
Emmanuel Ifeanyi confident of Plateau Utd finishing in top three
Emmanuel Ifeanyi insists Plateau United are well capable of finishing in the top three and secure a Super Six playoffs spot. The goalscoring defender ...[Read More]
Enyimba attacker Eze Ekwutoziam delighted with winning return against El-Kanemi Warriors
Enyimba star man Eze Ekwutoziam was delighted with 1-0 victory at El-Kanemi Warriors in matchday 16 on Sunday. It marked Ekwutoziam’s first appe...[Read More]
Gombe Utd goalkeeper Itodo Akor: I’d sacrifice clean sheet for victory
Gombe United goalkeeper Itodo Akor was left frustrated after their 0-0 draw with Bendel Insurance. Itodo, despite being part of the Savannah Scorpions...[Read More]
Deputy Echeta urges Bendel Insurance teammates not to relax after sealing playoffs spot
Bendel Insurance attacker Deputy Echeta says they must keep their foot on the accelerator after securing a spot at the NPFL Super Six playoffs. The cu...[Read More]
Divine Nwachukwu delighted as Bendel Insurance secure NPFL Super Six playoffs spot
Bendel Insurance midfielder Divine Nwachukwu was pleased with their performance for their 0-0 draw with matchday 16 opponents Gombe United last night....[Read More]
Nelson Abiam delighted with first Nasarawa Utd goal: Every week we keep fighting
Nasarawa United defender Nelson Abiam was delighted to score his first goal for the club in their 1-0 stunning win against Shooting Stars over the wee...[Read More]
Remo Stars keeper Kayode Bankole delighted with cleansheets form after Akwa United win
Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole was delighted with another cleansheet for 1-0 victory over Akwa United. It was his 8th clean sheets of the season...[Read More]
Kwara United star Oginni: Every game now a cup final for us
Kwara United fullback Oginni Olatunbosun recognises they cannot afford to drop points after Monday’s defeat at Akwa United. The loss meant that ...[Read More]
Meet Anthony Nnamdi, a Dakkada player who could leave if they get relegated from NPFL
No team are “too good to go down”, but at the end of every season there are a collection of players at the relegated clubs who may be worth plucking f...[Read More]
Andrew Majalisa praises Doma Utd teammate Hilary Ekawu after Bayelsa Utd performance
Doma United full-back Andrew Majalisa has heaped praise on teammate Hilary Ekawu after his match-winning performance against Bayelsa United on Sunday....[Read More]
Samuel Matthew: Doma Utd defence deserves greater credit
Doma United midfielder Samuel Matthew has declared their rearguard as “unbreachable”. Samuel says their defence has been Doma’s secr...[Read More]
“Dakkada will fight hard to the bitter end” – Goalscorer Kufre Ebong
Dakkada goalscorer Kufre Ebong is confident that the club will fight to the very end in their Nigeria Premier Football League relegation battle. Despi...[Read More]
Rangers midfielder Naziru Ibrahim: We’ll take Dakkada point
Enugu Rangers midfielder Naziru Ibrahim says his teammates were pleased with their 1-1 draw at Dakkada on Monday. The Uyo outfit were ahead via Austin...[Read More]
Doma Utd goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi: ‘We feel we can beat anyone’
Doma United goalkeeper Kingdom Osayi says there’s a great winning belief inside the locker room this season. A run of four wins, a draw and just...[Read More]