NPFL: Goals Galore on Matchday 32 as Rangers International F.C. Fall in Ibadan, Rivers United F.C. Regain Top Spot
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed Matchday 32 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with goals flying across multiple...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Rivers United reclaim top spot as survival war rages
Rivers United are back on top of the NPFL standings after a home win over bottom club Kun Khalifat as close rivals Enugu Rangers slipped at...
NPFL: Kano Pillars Plummet Into Relegation Quagmire, Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot
Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered a cocktail of drama, unexpected results, and significant shifts at both ends of...
Rivers United Return to Top as Goals Flow in NPFL Matchday 32
There were plenty of goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday as Rivers United returned to the top of the table with an impressive...
NPFL: Enyimba Beat Abia Warriors In Derby, Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot
Enyimba defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 in a thrilling oriental derby in Aba on Sunday, reports Completesports.com. Chidera Michael gave Enyimba the...
NPFL: Shooting Stars dim Rangers title hopes as Rivers United edge 6-goal thriller
Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered drama, goals and a significant twist in the title race, as key contenders...
NPFL: Goals galore as Rivers United return to the top
It was goals galore across the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 32 action that happened on Sunday, as Rivers United returned to the summit...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes target maximum points against Wikki Tourists
Niger Tornadoes have expressed their readiness to consolidate on their last home win in the clash against Wikki Tourists. The Ikon Allah Boys ended...
Plateau United Pledge Victory In NPFL Season Finale
Plateau United’s technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has emphatically stated his team’s commitment to securing maximum points in their remaining...
NPFL: Plateau United must target positive results in remaining fixtures – Ogunbote
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote says his team will aim for victory in their remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL: Istifanus targets more goals for Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United forward, Jofrank Istifanus, is determined to add to his goal tally before the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League,...
Gov Sule warns Nasarawa United officials over crowd trouble, threatens sanctions
Nasarawa United management have been issued a stern warning by Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule following reports of crowd trouble during...
NPFL: Governor Sule warns Nasarawa United’s management against sabotage
Nasarawa United management have been warned against sabotaging the efforts of the team. The state governor, Abdullahi Sule, made the warning during...
NPFL: Mangut relishes Nasarawa United’s big win over Rivers United
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has acknowledged the significance of his team’s 4-1 win over Rivers United. Mangut emphasized that...
Governor’s Goal Bonanza: Nasarawa United Bag N6m Cash Reward After 4-1 Thrashing Of Rivers United
Lafia City Stadium erupted in jubilation on Monday night after Nasarawa United’s players pocketed a £6 million cash windfall for their emphatic 4-1...
NPFL: Nasarawa United Must Sustain Momentum After Rivers Win — Mangut
Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has said it is important for his team to build on the win over Rivers United, reports...
NPFL: Nasarawa United Thrash Rivers United As Title Race Takes New Twist, Abia Warriors Shine
Nasarawa United tore into the title race on Monday, March 22, with a ruthless 4-1 win over Rivers United in Lafia, a result that has shaken up the...
NPFL: Chimezie declares Nasarawa United ready to challenge for title
Nasarawa United star, Chimezie Victor is full of excitement following the club’s big win over Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners...
Rampant Nasarawa United back in NPFL title race
Nasarawa United recoded their biggest win of the season against second-placed Rivers United to climb to third in the NPFL standings. Table after...
Rangers Leapfrog Rivers United to Top of NPFL
Enugu Rangers are the new leaders of the NPFL courtesy of a 2-0 home win over El Kanemi Warriors. The Flying Antelopes’ leapfrogged second-placed...
NPFL: Rivers United suffer another title blow, Abia Warriors triumph at home
Rivers United suffered another blow in their title bid following a 4-1 defeat to Nasarawa United in Lafia on Monday. The hosts scored twice in the...
NPFL: Rivers United Stumble Again In Title Race, Abia Warriors Secure Home Victory
Rivers United stumbled again in their title bid going down 4-1 to Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday. Finidi George’s team aimed...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers go top
Enugu Rangers are the new leaders of the NPFL courtesy of a 2-0 home win over El Kanemi Warriors. As things stand #NPFL26...
Tornadoes in high spirits for Abia clash
Niger Tornadoes head into their next Nigeria Premier Football League fixture against Abia Warriors in buoyant mood following a morale-boosting...
Rivers United Blame CAFCL For Slump
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has attributed his side’s recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League to the demands of...
Rangers reclaim NPFL top spot with win over El Kanemi
The win moves Rangers to the top of the table on 53 points, pending Rivers United’s fixture against Nasarawa United....
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NPFL: Rangers Ready For Title Fight — Ilechukwu
Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has declared his team’s readiness to challenge for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title,...
‘We Are Disappointed’ — Coach Yemi Laments as Rivers United Drop Crucial Points Against Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United’s Nigeria Premier Football League title ambitions suffered a significant setback following a 1–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Minna,...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Pocket ₦2m After Win Over Rivers United [Matchday 31 Fixtures]
Niger Tornadoes were handed a cash reward of ₦2 million following their hard-fought 1-0 win against Rivers United in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier...
NPFL: Mohammed Delighted As Tornadoes End Barren Run
Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed can’t hide his excitement following his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys defeated...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes in high spirits for Abia Warriors clash
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has promised to build on the win over Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys edged Rivers United in...
NPFL: Why Rivers United are struggling – Olanrewaju
Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has said they paying the price for their heavy schedule. Finidi George’s side lost 1-0 to Niger...
NPFL: Rivers United Paying Price Of CAF Champions League Campaign — Assistant Coach, Olanrewaju
Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has admitted that the Pride of Rivers are paying the price for their involvement in the CAF...
NPFL leaders Rivers United slip again
Leaders Rivers United have stumbled again in the NPFL title race after they lost their second straight match. The match winner for Tornadoes was...
FIFA Mandates Female Coaches for Super Falcons, Falconets, Other Women’s Teams
World football governing body FIFA has introduced a new regulation requiring all women’s teams participating in its competitions to include at...
Rivers United Flaunts ₦14m Welfare Drive, Says Player-Care Model Delivers Results
Rivers United FC’s sustained investment in player welfare is beginning to yield tangible results, reinforcing the club’s reputation for...
‘DR Congo Deserved It!’ Udi Urges Nigeria to Stop Chasing World Cup ‘Backdoor’
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has stated that the DR Congo national team fully deserve their place in the inter-confederation playoffs...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Defeat Rivers United, Blow Title Race Wide Open
Niger Tornadoes boosted their survival hopes and threw the title race in the Nigeria Professional Football League wide open with a hard-fought 1–0...
NPFL: Ikorodu City Stun Rivers United, Climb To 3rd Spot
Ikorodu City F.C. pulled off a major upset after defeating league leaders Rivers United F.C. 1–0 in a Matchday 30 encounter of the Nigeria Premier...
Ikorodu City Shock Rivers United To Shake NPFL Title Race
Ikorodu City pulled off a major upset on Monday evening, March 17, beating Rivers United 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos to throw the...
Ikorodu City climb to 3rd spot after home win vs Rivers United
Today, Ikorodu City climbed to third place in the NPFL after they pipped leaders Rivers United 1-0. Match winner was Folarin Temitope, who scored...
NPFL: Ikorodu City stun Rivers United to secure third spot
Ikorodu City stunned league leaders Rivers United 1-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 30 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson...
NPFL: Ikorodu City Edge Rivers United in Lagos as Matchday 30
Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over league leaders Rivers United FC in their Matchday 30...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers keep pressure on leaders Rivers United
Enugu Rangers secured a vital point at strugglers Kwara United to stay within striking distance of leaders Rivers United in the NPFL. Updated...
NPFL: Rivers United Maintain 4-point Lead As Abia Warriors Falter
In a dramatic turn of events on Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Rivers United maintained their four-point lead at the...
Finidi Reacts To Rivers United Setback, NPFL Matchday 30 Fixtures
Finidi George has insisted Rivers United will quickly move on from their setback after falling 2-1 to Shooting Stars in a rescheduled Nigeria...
Rivers United Will Learn From Shooting Stars Loss – Finidi George
Rivers United’s head coach, Finidi George, remains optimistic despite his team’s impressive unbeaten streak coming to an end. The ‘Pride of Rivers’...
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju Backs Daniel Daga With Strong Words Amid Norway Court Sentence
Rivers United Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, has publicly thrown his support behind Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following the youngster’s recent...
NPFL: Finidi vows Rivers United will bounce back from Shooting Stars defeat
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George is staying positive despite his team’s defeat to Shooting Stars. The Pride of Rivers were defeated...
NPFL: Adegoke hails Shooting Stars’ win over Rivers United
Shooting Stars forward Qamar Adegoke has hailed the team’s performance in the 2-1 win over Rivers United. Adegoke grabbed the winning goal for...
“We Couldn’t Deal With The Last Ball” – Finidi George Reacts as Shooting Stars Stop Rivers United in Ibadan
Head coach Finidi George has reacted to Rivers United F.C.’s narrow defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club, admitting his side were punished for...
“We couldn’t deal with the last ball” — Finidi reacts to Rivers United’s late defeat in Ibadan
In what turned out to be a breathless end-to-end contest, both sides traded attacking moments throughout the evening, but it was the hosts who...
NPFL: Finidi Confident Rivers United Will Bounce Back After Shooting Stars Loss
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George is optimistic his team will bounce back from the defeat to Shooting Stars. The Port Harcourt club...
NPFL: 3SC defeat league leaders Rivers United in Ibadan
3SC’s performance currently places the team in 6th position on the NPFL Table.
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NPFL: Shooting Stars overcome Rivers United 2-1 in Ibadan
Sodiq Ibrahim and Qamar Adegoke were on target as Shooting Stars defeated Rivers United 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL,...
NPFL: Sadiq Ibrahim Scores 7th Goal of The Season As Shooting Stars Edge Rivers United 2–1
Sadiq Ibrahim continued his fine scoring form for Shooting Stars SC after netting his seventh goal of the season in a hard-fought 2–1 victory over...
NPFL: Shooting Stars Pip Rivers United 2-1 In Ibadan
Shooting Stars defeated Rivers United 2-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 28 encounter in Ibadan on Thursday....
Nigerian Clubs Land Massive N500m Windfall As CAF Doubles Prize Money
Four Nigerian football clubs are in line for a significant financial boost, thanks to a major prize money increase announced by the Confederation...
CAF Prize Money Boost: Rivers United, Remo Stars, Others Set For ₦559 Million Windfall
Four Nigerian clubs that featured in this season’s continental competitions are in line for a significant cash boost after the Confederation of...
NPFL: NFF slashes Kwara United’s fine, upholds three-month deduction
The Nigeria Football Federation, Disciplinary Committee has fined Kwara United N5 million for the crowd troubles that marred their home clash with...
Nigeria: 'The Chances Kept Coming and We Kept Scoring' - Finidi On Rivers United's 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance
[Premium Times] While Rivers United struggled to convert chances in the first half, the coach praised his side's patience and perseverance
“The chances kept coming and we kept scoring” – Finidi on Rivers United’s 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance
While Rivers United struggled to convert chances in the first half, the coach praised his side’s patience and perseverance
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NPFL: Rivers Utd Flex Title Muscles, Abia Warriors Keep Pace As Pillars Edge Barau FC In Kano Derby
Rivers United delivered a powerful statement of intent on Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), dismantling Bendel Insurance...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Ahmed Musa Kano Pillars hero, Rivers United stay top
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa rolled back the hand of the clock when he was named Man of the Match as he scored the match winner for Kano...
NPFL: Rivers United Beat Bendel Insurance To Stay Top As Rangers Thrash Remo Stars [Matchday 29 Results]
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Rivers United tightened their grip on the title race on Sunday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bendel...
NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers claim routine wins as title race heats up
Leaders Rivers United secured another routine home victory, while second-placed Rangers International also claimed maximum points to keep the NPFL...
NPFL: Musa nets winner for Kano Pillars, Rivers United maintain top spot
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 1–0 victory over local rivals Barau FC at the Sani Abacha...
NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers Record Big Wins; Wolves Edge Enyimba
Rivers United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after a comfortable 3-1 home win over Bendel Insurance. Chigioke...
Rivers United, Rangers Win Big as NPFL Title Race Hots Up, Remo Stars Stumble Again
The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title intensified on Sunday as Rivers United and Enugu Rangers recorded emphatic...
NPFL 2025/2026: Rivers United Not Yet Champions — Udi Warns Of Twists In Title Race
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has cautioned that Rivers United must avoid assuming the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
Nigeria: NPFL - Rivers United Go Top Again After Emphatic El-Kanemi Win
[Premium Times] The victory not only restored Rivers United to the top of the table but also sent a clear statement to their title rivals
Three Clubs, 41 Points Each, And A Betting Map For NPFL Matchday 26
The NPFL 2025/26 championship battle is closer than any recent in the country league. Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United and Rivers United are tied on...
Nigeria: 'I Can't Believe We Scored Three Goals!' - Finidi, Ecstatic As Rivers United Go Top of NPFL
[Premium Times] A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to...
“I can’t believe we scored three goals!” – Finidi, ecstatic as Rivers United go top of NPFL
A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to the top of the...
NPFL: Rangers Can Overtake Rivers United To Win Ninth Title — Agbim
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim has exclusively told Completesports.com that his boyhood club, Rangers International F.C., have the...
Evans Ogenyi Set To Lead Wikki Tourists
Evans Ogenyi is poised to become the new technical adviser for Wikki Tourists in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), following the...
Finidi Reacts as Rivers United Score Three Goals in a Game First Time This Season
Head coach Finidi George has expressed delight after Rivers United FC scored three goals in a single league match for the first time this season,...
NPFL 2025/26: Finidi Relishes Rivers United’s First Three-Goal Game After El-Kanemi Win
Rivers United head coach Finidi George could not hide his delight after his side scored three goals in a single match for the first time in the...
Wisdom Musa Great Storms to 110m Hurdles Victory at AFN Golden League
Wisdom Musa Great made an emphatic start to his 110m hurdles campaign, storming to victory at the AFN Golden League in Benin with an impressive...
NPFL: Rivers United Thrash Katsina United, Overtake Rangers at the Top
Rivers United surged to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a commanding 3–0 victory, against El Kanemi...
Rivers United hero Wisdom Samuel grateful for first NPFL goals
Rivers United winger Wisdom Samuel has expressed gratitude after scoring his first pair of goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in...
NPFL: Rivers United go top again after emphatic El-Kanemi win
The victory not only restored Rivers United to the top of the table but also sent a clear statement to their title rivals
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Rivers United Thrash El kanemi 3-0, Climb To NPFL Summit
Rivers United have ascended to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following a commanding 3-0 victory over El-Kanemi...
NPFL: We’ll Keep Fighting –Awazie Speaks Ahead Warri Wolves Vs Enyimba
Enyimba forward Ekene Awazie says he’s confident the team will bounce back to winning ways against Warri Wolves ahead of Sunday’s Nigeria Premier...
Nigeria: Insurance Dent Ikorodu City's Title Ambition - Rangers Dethrone Rivers Utd
[Daily Trust] Ikorodu City's title hopes suffered a serious setback after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL: Bayelsa United Team Manager Reacts After Crucial Win Over Rivers United
Team Manager Tarila Okorowanta has expressed immense satisfaction following Bayelsa United FC’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rivers United FC in...
Late Strike Condemns Pisa to Defeat as Durosinmi Endures Frustrating Night
It was a difficult evening for Rafiu Durosinmi as Pisa SC suffered another setback in the Serie A, falling to a 1–0 defeat against Bologna FC 1909....
‘We Want More Points at the Business End’ – Meremu Okara Renew Push After Derby Win Over Rivers United
Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara has admitted relief after his side ground out a hard-fought 1–0 victory over fierce rivals Rivers United,...
We Remain Focused on Winning the League — Rivers United Coach
Head coach Finidi George has reiterated Rivers United’s determination to push on for the league title despite Sunday’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Bayelsa...
Nigeria: NPFL Roundup - Rangers Go Top, Insurance, Remo Stars Shine
[Premium Times] With Rangers leading on 47 points, Rivers United close behind on 46 with three games in hand, and Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United...
