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• Inter Lagos vs Doma United: Hosts seek response as both sides begin season without a goal

  Inter Lagos face Doma United on 5 September at 15:00 GMT, with both teams looking for an early result after...

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  Sporting Lagos vs Ikorodu City NPFL Derby Postponed Indefinitely

  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed the Matchday 2 Lagos derby between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City, with...

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  Abia Warriors Held to Goalless Draw by Kun Khalifat in NPFL Opener

  Abia Warriors were forced to settle for a point after playing out a goalless draw against Oriental rivals Kun Khalifat...

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  Hassan Abdallah Blames Defensive Lapses for Warri Wolves’ Defeat to Bendel Insurance

  Warri Wolves head coach Hassan Abdallah has blamed defensive lapses for his side’s 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance in their...

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  Finidi George Hails Rivers United After Winning NPFL Start

  Rivers United Technical Manager Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his side’s impressive 2-0 victory over Plateau United in their...

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  Ikorodu City Storm to NPFL Summit as Rivers United, Doma United Begin with Wins

  Ikorodu City made a flying start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, coming from behind to defeat newly...

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  Salisu Yusuf Turns Attention to CAF Confederation Cup After Shooting Stars Win

  Shooting Stars head coach Salisu Yusuf has immediately shifted his attention to the CAF Confederation Cup after guiding the Oluyole...

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  NFF Appoints Ayo Abdulrahaman as New NPFL COO

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria...

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  Shooting Stars Begin NPFL Season With Victory Over Inter Lagos

  Shooting Stars opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at...

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  Kwara United Coach Ashifat Confident Ahead of New NPFL Season

  Kwara United head coach Suleiman Ashifat has declared the Harmony Boys ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...

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  NFF Orders League Administrators to Hand Over Duties to COOs

   The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the chairmen, appointed directors and chief executive officers of the country’s major...

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  Abia Government Begins Reconstruction of Umuahia Township Stadium

  The Abia State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Umuahia Township Stadium as part of efforts to improve sports...

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  Obasogie Delighted to Return to Bendel Insurance

  Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has expressed his delight after returning to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance,...

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  Niger Tornadoes Conduct ECG Tests Ahead of 2026/27 NPFL Season

  Niger Tornadoes have conducted Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on their players as part of preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football...

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  Alebiosu Reacts to Controversial Penalty in Blackburn’s Draw With Wolves

  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has expressed his frustration over the controversial penalty decision that denied Blackburn Rovers victory in...

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  NRA Set to Hold Referees’ Seminar Ahead of New NPFL Season

  The Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) will organise its annual seminar for assessors, referees and assistant referees ahead of the new...

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  Olanrewaju Reaffirms Commitment to Rivers United Amid Shooting Stars Links

  Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite reports linking him with a possible...

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  Aweroro Denies Player Inducement Claims After Shooting Stars Exit

  Former Shooting Stars head coach Nurudeen Aweroro has denied allegations that he collected money from players during his time at...

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  Katsina United clarify circumstances surrounding Ozor’s tragic death

  Katsina United have clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of their player Chinedu Ozor, who collapsed during a pre-season...

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  NPFL suspends Boboye’s ban, clears Insurance coach for new season

  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has suspended the remainder of Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye’s touchline ban,...