Foot in both camps: Idah says 'let the better side win' as Rangers, Rivers United battle for NPFL title

Enugu Rangers and Rivers United are in a fierce race for the Nigeria Premier Football League title, heading into the final round of matches next...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM May 15

NPFL: Austine backs Rivers United to clinch title on final day

Rivers United team manager, Festus Austine, is adamant that his team will win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Pride...
DAILY POST (NG May 14

NPFL 2026 title: Two eternal games await as Rivers United battle Rangers for league crown

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is heading towards one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history, Soccernet.ng...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA May 12

NPFL: NFF suspends referee for poor officiating in Rangers vs Rivers United

The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended a referee, Yakubu Adamu, from all league and football...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

Nigeria: NPFL Title Narrows Down to Rangers, Rivers Utd

[This Day] *Bayelsa, Wikki relegated *Survival dog fight looms on final day
ALLAFRICA.COM May 12

NPFL: Finidi George Leaves Title in God’s Hand After Rivers United Secure Champions League Spot

Finidi George says Rivers United will approach their final Nigeria Premier Football League match against Katsina United with full determination but...
SPORTS247 May 11

NPFL: Finidi reflects on Rivers United’s win in Bauchi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has commended his players for their bravery in the victory over Wikki Tourists. The Pride of Rivers...
DAILY POST (NG May 11

Wikki Tourists relegated from Nigeria Premier League after painful defeat to Rivers United

Wikki Tourists FC have officially been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Rivers United FC...
AFRICASOCCER.COM May 11

Finidi Was Unlucky As Our Coach – Super Eagles Stars Reveals

Rivers United coach Finidi George had one of the shortest spell of any permanent manager in the history of the Nigeria national team after he was...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 11

NPFL: Rangers close in on title as Wikki Tourists, Bayelsa United relegated

The final day now carries maximum weight with the title race between Rangers and Rivers United.... The post NPFL: Rangers close in on title as...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM May 11

NPFL: Finidi Thumbs Up Rivers United’s Away Win Against Wikki Tourists

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 11

NPFL Title Race Set For Nail-Biting Climax As Rangers Edge Insurance, Rivers Utd Win At Wikki

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is hurtling towards an exhilarating conclusion, with the title race poised on a knife-edge after a...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 11

NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Wikki, Bayelsa United relegated 

Enugu Rangers maintained their hunt for a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 2–1 home win over Bendel Insurance on Sunday....
DAILY POST (NG May 11

NPFL Title Narrows Down to Rangers, Rivers Utd

*Bayelsa, Wikki relegated *Survival dog fight looms on final day Duro Ikhazuagbe  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title has now narrow...
THISDAYLIVE May 10

NPFL: Final-day drama beckons as Rangers, Rivers fight on ( Full Results)

The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League title will be decided on the final day of the season after important victories for Rangers...
PMNEWSNIGERIA.COM May 10

Bayelsa United, Wikki Tourists Relegated as NPFL Title Race Heads to Final Day

Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated from the top flight following painful...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG May 10

NPFL Title Race Goes To Final Day As Rangers Stay Top, Bayelsa And Wikki Relegated

The Nigeria Premier Football League title race will be decided on the final day of the season after Enugu Rangers held on to top spot, while...
SPORTSRATION.COM May 10

NPFL: Rangers Maintain Top Spot, Rivers United Win Away

Rangers boosted their chances of winning a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 10

NPFL Roundup: Title race goes to final day as Rangers, Rivers United secure crucial wins

Despite the pressure from Rivers United, Rangers still hold a major advantage due to their superior goal difference The post NPFL Roundup: Title...
PREMIUM TIMES May 10

NPFL Matchday 37 Preview: Rivers United, Rangers, Remo Stars Chase Crucial Points in Penultimate Weekend 

The race for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League title, continental tickets and survival reaches fever pitch on Sunday as all Matchday 37...
SPORTS247 May 10

Wikki Tourists’ Aliyu Suspended For Rivers United Clash

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially upheld the automatic suspension of Wikki Tourists’ defender Abubakar Aliyu, ruling him...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 9

NPFL: Wikki Tourists’ Aliyu suspended for Rivers United clash 

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has enforced the suspension of Wikki Tourists defender, Abubakar Aliyu. Aliyu has accumulated five...
DAILY POST (NG May 9

Wikki Tourists hit by Abubakar Aliyu suspension ahead of key Nigerian league match

Wikki Tourists have been dealt a major setback ahead of their crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter against Rivers United, with...
AFRICASOCCER.COM May 8

Rangers, Rivers United and Ikorodu City: How the NPFL title race could be decided

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season is heading towards one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory, with only two...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA May 7

NPFL: Uzoenyi backs Rangers to beat Rivers United to title

Former Rangers winger, Ejike Uzoenyi has backed his former club to win the 2025-26 league title. Uzeonyi believed that with fair officiating the...
DAILY POST (NG May 7

NPFL: Rivers United Won’t Stop Rangers’ 2025/2026 Title Charge — Uzoenyi

Ejike Uzoenyi, a former Super Eagles winger, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he is confident Rangers International will win this...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 6

Rivers United Supporters  Club Chairman Sure To Win League

The chairman of the Rivers United Supporters Club of Port Harcourt, Sunny Oguh, popularly known as ‘Total’ has said that he is optimistic his club...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM May 6

NPFL: Rivers United’s Cutting Edge Excites Finidi, Vows Title Fight Until the End 

:Rivers United delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat Abia Warriors 3–0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in a Matchday 36 clash...
SPORTS247 May 5

NPFL: Finidi lauds Rivers United’s home win over Abia Warriors

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s comfortable home victory over Abia Warriors, DAILY POST reports. Finidi’s...
DAILY POST (NG May 4

Rivers United will fight till the end, says Timothy Zechariah

Rivers United attacker Timothy Zechariah says his team will fight till the end as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race took a...
ACLSPORTS.COM May 4

Finidi: ‘Tactical Shift Won It For Us In Rivers United Win Over Abia Warriors’

Rivers United Head Coach, Finidi George, has revealed that the Pride of Rivers’ ‘tactical shift’ in the second half of Sunday’s NPFL matchday 36...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 4

NPFL Roundup: Rangers, Rivers United win as title race tightens

The result in Yenegoa keeps Rangers at the top of the table with 62 points from 36 matches. The post NPFL Roundup: Rangers, Rivers United win as...
PREMIUM TIMES May 4

Rangers Stay Top As Enyimba, Rivers United Win In NPFL Matchday 34

Nigeria Premier Football League leaders Rangers International produced one of the best performances of Matchday 34 after beating Bayelsa United 2-0...
SPORTSRATION.COM May 3

NPFL title race: Rangers maintain dominance, Rivers United chase closely with two games remaining

Rangers are getting closer to winning their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after beating Bayelsa United 2-0 away in Yenagoa.
PMNEWSNIGERIA.COM May 3

NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United floor Abia Warriors

Rangers moved closer to winning a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title following a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United at the Samson...
DAILY POST (NG May 3

NPFL: Rangers’ win adds dramatic twist to title race

Rangers International of Enugu went on the road to beat Bayelsa United, putting a twist in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race...
ACLSPORTS.COM May 3

NPFL: Rangers Beat Bayelsa United Away, Rivers United Thrash Abia Warriors

Rangers consolidated their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United in Yenagoa on...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 3

Abia Warriors Face Defining Test Against Rivers United In Continental Race

Abia Warriors will take a decisive step in their push for continental qualification when they face Rivers United in a high-stakes Nigeria Premier...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 2

Finidi George Challenges Rivers United To Carry Cup Form Into Abia Warriors Clash

Rivers United’s Technical Adviser, Finidi George, has urged his squad to channel their recent impressive Federation Cup performance into their...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 27

NPFl: Finidi Banks On New Scoring Sensation Surveyor For Goals Against Abia Warriors

Surveyor Emerges As Rivers United’s New Scoring Sensation Finidi George, Rivers United head coach, is banking on the Pride of Rivers’ newly found...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 27

Rivers United Clinch Back-to-Back Rivers State FA Cup Titles with Dominant Win

Rivers United FC successfully defended their Rivers State FA Cup crown with a composed and clinical 3–0 victory over Willbros FC at the Adokiye...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Apr 27

NPFL: Finidi urges Rivers United’s players to replicate Cup form against Abia Warriors

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has urged his players to replicate their Federation Cup form in their next league fixture against...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 27

Why NPFL Slammed ₦15 Million Fine On Kano Pillars

Kano Pillars have been hit with heavy sanctions by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after crowd trouble marred their fixture against...
NAIJANEWS.COM Apr 22

NPFL Slams Kano Pillars With ₦15m Fine, Stadium Ban Over Crowd Trouble

The Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a total fine of ₦15 million on Kano Pillars following serious breaches of league regulations during...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 22

NPFL sanctions Kano Pillars over alleged security breaches, fan misconduct

Kano Pillars have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Professional Football League for multiple violations of league rules during their home fixture...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 22

NPFL Fines Kano Pillars N15m, Orders Matches Behind Closed Doors Over ni Security Breaches, Fan Misconduct

Kano Pillars have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple breaches of league rules during their home fixture...
SPORTS247 Apr 21

NPFL slams Kano Pillars with N15m fine for violent conduct

Kano Pillars have been fined a sum of N15 million for breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, framework in their clash against Rivers...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 21

NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with ₦15m fines, stadium ban after Rivers United chaos

According to league findings, Kano Pillars failed to provide adequate and effective security, allowing unauthorised individuals access to...
PREMIUM TIMES Apr 21

NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United

Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has hailed his players’ determination in the win over Rivers United. Babaganaru’s side...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 21

NPFL Fines Kano Pillars N15m For Misconduct

Kano Pillars have been fined N15m by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for misconduct, Completesports.com. The Sai Masu Gida were charged...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 21

NPFL: Babaganaru Hails Kano Pillars’ Belief, Character as Ahmed Musa Downs Rivers United, Boost Survival Push

Head coach of Kano Pillars, Babaganaru Mohammed, has praised his players’ resilience and unwavering belief following their dramatic 2–1 victory...
SPORTS247 Apr 20

NPFL: Rangers Reclaim Top Spot After Oriental Derby Win, Rivers Utd Stumble In Kano

Enugu Rangers have seized control of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race, reclaiming the top spot after a hard-fought 2-1 victory...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 19

NPFL: Musa’s Late Goal Sinks Rivers United As Rangers Edge Enyimba In Oriental Derby

In a thrilling weekend of Nigerian Professional Football League action, veteran forward Ahmed Musa once again proved his worth, netting a dramatic...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 19

NPFL: Ahmed Musa bags winner for Kano Pillars, Rangers back on top

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was the hero as Kano Pillars rallied to beat Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday....
DAILY POST (NG Apr 19

NPFL: Musa Inspires Pillars Win Over Rivers United, Rangers Pip Enyimba in Derby

Ahmed Musa scored winning goal as Kano Pillars rallied to Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Abdullahi Musa opened scoring for...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 19

NPFL: Stakeholders Want Kano Pillars Vs Rivers United Postponed In Honour Of Late Galadima

In a heartfelt response to the passing of former Nigeria Football Association (NFA) chairman Ibrahim Galadima, football stakeholders have called...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 19

PSL: Enyinnaya nets stunning goal in Stellenbosch win

Former Rivers United defender Kazie Enyinnaya scored a stunning goal for Stellenbosch in their 3-1 home win against Sekhukhune United in the South...
ACLSPORTS.COM Apr 18

Rotimi: Missing 2002 World Cup Remains My Greatest Career Pain

Sunday Rotimi, Rivers United goalkeepers’ coach, has exclusively lamented to Completesports.com his pain of missing the opportunity to make the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 17

15 Stats As Title, Relegation Battle Heat Up In NPFL

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reached its dramatic final stretch after 34 matchweeks, with the race for the title and the fight to...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 16

NPFL: Ogunbote Offers Reasons For Plateau United’s Loss To Rivers United

Plateau United head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has attributed his team’s defeat to Rivers United to the poor condition of the Adokiye Amiesimaka...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 14

NPFL: Ogunbote explains Plateau United defeat to Rivers United

Plateau United head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote says the poor quality of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium’s pitch contributed to his side’s defeat to Rivers...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 14

NPFL: “We Keep the Dream Alive” — Ikorodu City Coach Ozebagbe Reflects After Dominant Win Over Kano Pillars

Ikorodu City head coach, Bright Ozebagbe, has reaffirmed his side’s determination to remain firmly in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
SPORTS247 Apr 13

NPFL: Finidi Hails Rivers United’s Control as Leaders Open Two-Point Gap 

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s composed display following their narrow 1-0 victory over...
SPORTS247 Apr 13

NPFL: Joseph Arumala Tops Goalscorers Chart, Finidi Happy With Rivers United

Joseph Arumala fired himself to the top of the scoring chart after finding the net in Ikorodu City’s emphatic 3-0 win over Kano Pillars at the...
NAIJANEWS.COM Apr 13

NPFL: Finidi Lauds Rivers United’s Win Over Plateau United

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Plateau United. The Port Harcourt...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 13

“We controlled the game properly,” Finidi reacts as Rivers United return to NPFL summit

Head coach Finidi George did not hide behind the victory. Instead, he dissected it with clarity The post “We controlled the game properly,” Finidi...
PREMIUM TIMES Apr 13

NPFL: Finidi thumbs up Rivers United’s win over Plateau United

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Plateau United, DAILY POST reports....
DAILY POST (NG Apr 13

Rivers United Go Top As Ikorodu City Boost Continental Push In NPFL Matchday 33 [Full Results]

Rivers United climbed back to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 win over Plateau United, while Ikorodu City...
NAIJANEWS.COM Apr 13

NPFL: Finidi Applauds Rivers United’s Win Over Plateau United

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has said he is pleased with his team’s performance in their matchday 34 encounter against Plateau...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 13

NPFL: Rivers United return to the top, pressure mounts on Rangers

Rivers United have surged back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Plateau United...
PMNEWSNIGERIA.COM Apr 12

NPFL: Rivers United return to summit, Wikki Tourists win away

Rivers United returned to the summit in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, courtesy of 1-0 home victory over Plateau United at the Adokiye...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 12

NPFL: Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot, Enyimba Thrash Katsina United

Rivers United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Plateau United. Wisdom...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 12

NPFL: Obaje keen to help Rangers win ninth title

Godwin Obaje is determined to help Rangers win a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title, DAILY POST reports. The Flying Antelopes...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 8

Federation Cup Update: Rivers United joins competition at last-eight stage

The semi-finals are set for April 20-21, with the men’s final scheduled for April 25 at 3 p.m. Both semi-final and final matches will be played at...
PMNEWSNIGERIA.COM Apr 8

Rivers United get Federation Cup bye, enter at quarter-final stage

Rivers United have received a bye into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Rivers will enter the...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 8

NPFL: Finidi rues Rivers United’s defeat to Warri Wolves

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has lamented his team’s defeat to Warri Wolves, DAILY POST reports. The Port Harcourt club were...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 6

NPFL: Rivers United ‘Painful Loss’ To Warri Wolves — Finidi Laments Missed Chances

Finidi George, Rivers United Technical Manager, has described the Pride of Rivers’ 2-0 loss to South-South rivals, Warri Wolves, as “painful” in...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 6

NPFL: Rangers Seize Top Spot, Pillars Boost Survival Hopes

Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered a dramatic shake-up at both ends of the table, with Enugu Rangers claiming the...
LEADERSHIP.NG Apr 6

NPFL: Remo Stars Edge 3SC In Derby, Rivers United Stumble Against Wolves

Holders Remo Stars beat Shooting Stars 1-0 in a keenly contested South West derby in Ikenne on Sunday. Samuel Anakwe netted the decisive goal four...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 5

NPFL: Remo Stars pip 3SC in derby, Rivers United lose to Wolves

Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 in the South-West derby clash in Ikenne on Sunday. Samuel Anakwe’s 49th minute strike separated both teams...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 5

NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers back on top of table

Enugu Rangers returned to the summit of the NPFL standings today despite being held to a goalless draw at home by Barau FC. This was after closest...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Apr 5

Rangers Coach Ilechukwu Talk Say Dem No Dey Under Pressure For NPFL Title Race

Rangers International technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu don come out yarn say im team no dey under any pressure to win di Nigeria Premier...
NNN.NG Apr 5

NPFL: Rangers not under pressure to win title – Ilechukwu

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu says his team is not under pressure to win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title....
DAILY POST (NG Apr 5

NPFL: Ilechukwu Downplays Title Pressure On Rangers

Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his team is not under pressure to win the title this season, reports Completesports.com. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 5

NPFL Matchday 32 Results: Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot, Shooting Stars Stun Rangers

Rivers United stormed back to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory over Kun Khalifat,...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 30

Ayomide Wahab Nets Brace as Igdir F.K Hammer Agri-1970 7-0 in Turkey

Nigerian striker Ayomide Wahab was on fire on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, netting a brace for Igdir F.K in their huge 7-0 win over Agri 1970 in...
SPORTS247 Mar 30

NPFL: Finidi Relieved as Rivers United Return to Winning Ways

Finidi George expressed relief after Rivers United secured a 4–2 victory over Kun Kalifat FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League, ending a...
SPORTS247 Mar 30

NPFL: Finidi Elated With Rivers United’s Win Over Kun Khalifat

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his side’s hard-earned victory over Kun Khalifat FC. The Port Harcourt beat Kun...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 30

NPFL: Finidi reflects on Rivers United’s big win over Kun Khalifat FC

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has reacted to his side’s home win over Kun Khalifat FC, DAILY POST reports. The Port Harcourt club...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 30

Explainer: How Will Proposed AFCON Expansion Work 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is planning a significant overhaul of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with changes expected to take...
SPORTS247 Mar 30
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