NPFL: Agoye rejoices after victory over Kano Pillars in League opener
Sunshine Stars Head Coach, Edith Agoye has expressed his satisfaction over the performance of the players after a 1-0 win over Kano Pillars, on...
Opening Weekend Serves Up Thrills In NPL As 2023/2024 Season Commences
September 30, (THEWILL) – Six victors emerged from the seven fixtures, contested on the opening weekend of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional...
NPFL Round-up: Goals galore as Bayelsa United win eight-goal thriller in season-opener
Among the 14 teams in action on Saturday, only three, Sunshine Stars, Abia Warriors, and Katsina United recorded a clean sheet as it was goals...
NPFL: Shooting Stars Make Winning Start, Bayelsa Beat Akwa United In Eight-Goal Thriller
Former champions Shooting Stars started their campaign on a winning note edging out Plateau United 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League...
Home teams rule on opening day of new NPFL season
The new NPFL season has got off to a cracking start with six home teams winning their opening games, while Lobi Stars earned a draw at Heartland....
NPFL: Kano Pillars captain Ali targets positive start against Sunshine Stars
Kano Pillars captain, Rabiu Ali, has hinted that the team’s aim is to kick-start the Nigeria Premier Football League campaign on a positive note....
Sunshine Stars to present new players ahead Pillars’ opener
Akure-based Sunshine Stars will present their new players this Saturday before the kickoff of their Nigeria Premier Football League opener against...
Sunshine Stars to unveil new players on Saturday
Sunshine Stars will unveil their new players on Saturday. The unveiling ceremony will hold before the kickoff of their Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL Bans Kano Pillars From Signing New Players
The Nigeria Premier Football League board has banned Kano Pillars from signing new players.
The NPFL took the decision following the Sai Masu...
NPFL 2023/24 Preview: Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars will get their 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season underway with a trip to Akure to face Sunshine Stars on Saturday....
2023/24 NPFL Season To Kick-Off September 30
The 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season will kick-off on Saturday, September 30.
The NPFL board has already notified all the clubs on...
3SC Boss Ogunbote Vows To Fix Team’s Scoring Problem
Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC,) of Ibadan, Gbenga Ogunbote, has promised to solve the goal scoring issues of the...
Heartland complete Uzoechi, Onukwube signing
Heartland have secured the signing of Ejike Uzoechi and Samuel Onukwube ahead of the commencement of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League...
Udom joins AL Najaf from Sunshine Stars
Ekerette Udom is set to complete a move to Al Najaf in the Iraqi league for an undisclosed fee. Udom left Nigeria Premier Football League side...
Ahead NPFL Kick-off: ‘How we explored Kwara United’s defence’
Sunshine Stars coach, Akin Olowookere has stated that they defeated Kwara United due to the loopholes they noticed in the Harmony Boys defence....
Dogo blames fatigue for Kwara United’s loss to Sunshine Stars
Kwara United head coach, Kabiru Dogo, has blamed tiredness for his side’s friendly defeat against Sunshine Stars on Wednesday. Kwara United...
Kwara Utd Battle Sunshine Stars In Test Run Game At Ilorin Main-bowl Pitch
Kwara United Football Club has been scheduled to file out against visiting Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, on Wednesday at the main-bowl...
Kwara United Tackle Sunshine Stars In Friendly
Kwara United will entertain Sunshine Stars in a pre-season friendly at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin on Wednesday.
The match is part of...
Kwara United tackle Sunshine Stars in pre-season friendly
Kwara United will battle Sunshine Stars in a warm-up match on Wednesday. The encounter will take place at the Kwara State Stadium complex in...
Kano Pillars tie ‘big propeller’ – Sunshine Stars GM
Sunshine Stars General Manager, Prince Tunde Ogunja has described his team’s opponent in the first home match as a “propeller”. The Owena Waves...
2023/24 NPFL: Enyimba Vs Insurance Headlines Opening Day Fixtures
Defending champions Enyimba will take on Bendel Insurance in the opening fixture of the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
The...
Sunshine Stars boss Agoye unperturbed despite poor pre-season form
Sunshine Stars head coach, Edith Agoye, has assured that his team will be ready for the new season. The Owena Waves suffered a setback in their...
Ijebu United FC Triumphs In Thrilling 6-Goal Opener Against Sunshine Stars FC In Optima Energy Gold Cup
In an electrifying opening match of the Optima Energy Gold Cup tournament, Ijebu United FC and Sunshine Stars FC clashed in a riveting encounter...
Sunshine Stars, Ijebu United Kick-Off Optima Energy Gold Cup
Former champions Sunshine Stars will battle debutant Ijebu United in a southwest derby as the Optima Energy Gold Cup 11th edition kicks off at 3 pm...
Shooting Stars Captain Happy With Build Up To New Season
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Omololu Waheed, has expressed satisfaction with the level of the team's build up ahead of the 2023/24...
Transfer: Nigerian forward, Sasere joins 20-time Hungarian champions
Nigeria forward, Franklin Sasere has linked up with 20-time Hungarian champions Ujpest FC. Sasere who joined Nigerian duo Vincent Onovo and Peter...
Official: Ex-Sunshine Stars striker quits FC Vaduz for 20-time Hungarian champions
With a statement on their official website, FC Vaduz have confirmed the departure of Franklin Sasere from their team, Soccernet.ng reports. Sasere...
NPL: Habib Yakubu joins Remo Stars
Habib Yakub has completed a move to Nigeria Premier League side, Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. The left-back was declared surplus to requirement...
Rivers United identify Sunshine Stars midfielder as Chukwu’s replacement
Sunshine Stars midfielder Ibrahim Yusuf could be set for a shock move to Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The former Nigeria Premier League...
Ogunbote Assures 3SC Will Perform Better Next Season
Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote, has assured fans of the team of a better performance next season.
Speaking at a press briefing held on...
Akwa United FC part ways with Ayodeji Ayeni, set to name new coach
2021 Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United FC have parted ways with Coach Ayodeji Ayeni SportsRation reports. The Uyo-based...
Ex-Sunshine Stars Forward Adeniji Hails Improvement In NPL
Former Sunshine Stars forward Tunde Adeniji, has pinpointed the tremendous improvement in the Nigeria Premier League.
Adeniji hailed the Interim...
Ekiti FA Chairman Oloworemo Solicits For Support From Ekiti SWAN
The newly elected Chairman, of Ekiti State Football Association, Chief Olu Oloworemo has called for the collaboration of the Sportswriters...
Ex-Sunshine Stars forward, Adeniji hails improvement in NPL
Former Sunshine Stars forward, Tunde Adeniji has pinpointed the tremendous improvement in the Nigeria Premier League. Adeniji hailed the Interim...
“We Will Play Very Well Next Season” – Vincent Temitope Vows To Lead Sunshine Stars Title Charge
Sunshine Stars captain, Vincent Temitope has lauded his team’s outing in the just concluded 2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-Offs at the Mobolaji...
2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-Offs: Edith Agoye Lauds Sunshine Stars Outing, Says Fans Can Dream Of Greater Feat Next Season
Sunshine Stars head Coach, Edith Agoye has lauded his team’s outing in the just concluded 2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-Offs at the Mobolaji...
Sunshine Stars End Super 6 Playoffs On High Note, Beat Lobi Stars 3-1
June 12, (THEWILL) – Sunshine Stars concluded the 2023 NPFL Super 6 Playoffs on a winning note with a stellar performance against Lobi Stars. The...
Sunshine Stars Thrash Lobi Stars 3-1 , Seals 4th Place League Position
Sunshine stars football club of Akure today thrashed Lobi stars of Markurdi 3-1 to end the elite football league season in style . The Edith Agoye...
NPFL23 Super Six Finale: Sunshine Stars defeat Lobi Stars to end tournament on a high
Sunshine Stars ended their NPFL23 Super Six campaign with an impressive 3-1 win over Lobi Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. With both...
Sunshine Stars finish Super 6 Campaign with a Win
Sunshine Stars ended their Super 6 Championship Playoff with a deserved win over Lobi Stars on Sunday.
The post Sunshine Stars finish Super 6...
NPL Playoffs: Dominant Sunshine Stars Outshine Lobi Stars
Sunshine Stars ended their campaign in the Nigeria Premier League playoffs with a 3-1 victory against Lobi Stars on Sunday afternoon.
The Akure...
2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-offs: Lobi Stars End Campaign Winless As Sunshine Stars Run Riot To Sign Off On A High
Lobi Stars abysmal run in the 2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-offs continued to the final game day following a 3-1 loss to Sunshine Stars at the...
NPL playoffs: Sunshine Stars outshine Lobi for first win
Sunshine Stars finished their campaign in the Nigeria Premier League playoffs on a winning note, edging out Lobi Stars 3-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson...
NPFL Final Matchday: The permutations and possibilities
Enyimba FC will be crowned Nigerian Champions if they win against Rivers United on the final matchday of the NPFL Championship Playoff in Lagos....
NPL Playoffs: Lobi Stars’ Atule to miss Sunshine clash for father’s burial
Lobi Stars forward, Joseph Atule, will miss his team’s final Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie against Sunshine Stars on Sunday...
NPFL Super Six Day 5 preview: Judgement Day
After four keenly contested matchday’s, the 2022/2023 NPFL Super Six Championship Playoffs hits judgement day. SportsRation presents a preview of...
NPL Playoffs: Rivers United, Enyimba Clash In Title Decider
Defending champions Rivers United will look to retain their Nigeria Premier League title when they take on Enyimba in the final game of the Super...
Weather spurred us to victory against Sunshine Stars – Enyimba boss, Finidi
Enyimba manager, Finidi George believes that the conducive weather atmosphere at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena played a key role in his side’s victory...
NPL Playoffs: Babaganaru Attributes Lobi Stars Poor Showing To Injury, Fatigue
Lobi Stars head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru has blamed
injuries and fatigue for his team's poor showing at the Nigeria Premier League Super Six...
NPFL Playoffs Championship: As Things Stand…
In the ongoing NPFL Playoffs Championship, Enyimba, Rivers Utd, and Remo Stars are in the title race, Bendel Insurance is still in the chase for...
Bar Ogun Re-Elected As Bayelsa FA Chairman
The incumbent chairman of the Bayelsa State Football Association Bar Poubeni Ogun has been re-elected as chairman of the State Football body for...
Sunshine Stars 0-3 Enyimba: Mbaoma, Cooper fire Enyimba to commanding win
Enyimba have returned to the top of the NPFL Championship Playoff with a 3-0 win against Sunshine Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Friday....
NPFL23 Super Six Day 4: Goals galore as Enyimba, Rivers Utd, Remo Stars all win
Enyimba picked up their second win of the NPFL23 Super Six as they trounced Sunshine Stars to go top of the mini-tournament heading into the final...
NPL Playoffs: Enyimba Reclaim Top Spot After 3-0 Win Vs Sunshine
Enyimba went back to the top of the table after a convincing 3-0 win against Sunshine Stars on match-day four of the NPL Super Six playoffs on...
NPL Playoffs: Remo Beat Lobi To Claim First Win, Boost Champions League Qualification Hopes
Remo Stars recorded their first win in the ongoing NPL Super Six playoffs after defeating Lobi Stars 2-0 on match-day four on Friday.
Remo went...
NPL Playoffs:Super Eagles Invitee Nwachukwu Scores As Rivers United End Insurance Unbeaten Run
Bendel Insurance unbeaten run finally came to an end after they lost 2-1 to league champions Rivers United, on match-day four of the NPL Super Six...
Al Ittihad Vs National Bank Egypt – Predictions And Match Preview
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Al Ittihad vs...
Sunshine Stars must be respected – Chigozie Chilekwu
Chigozie Chilekwu believes Sunshine Stars have done enough to deserve respect as the NPFL Championship Playoffs enters its final two days. Sunshine...
Adeleke picks lessons from Insurance draw as Sunshine come knocking
Adekunle Adeleke is not doing so long on the 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance on Wednesday, but believes key lessons must be learnt from the...
NPL Super 6: Remo stars not desperate to win – Soname
Proprietor of Remo Stars, Kunle Soname was his very usual calm self at the Onikan Stadium on Wednesday when his club faced Sunshine Stars in the...
2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-offs: Adeyemi Kehinde Upbeat On Sunshine Stars Continental Chances Despite Winless Run
Sunshine Stars defender, Adeyemi Kehinde is upbeat about the team’s chances in the 2022/2023 NPFL Championship play-offs as they picked their...
2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-offs: Edith Agoye Salutes Sunshine Stars Bravery In Thrilling Comeback Game Against Remo Stars
Edith Agoye, head coach of Sunshine Stars has saluted his player’s bravery to come back from a goal down and salvage a point in the thrilling 1-1...
SUPER 6: Agoye impressed with Sunshine Stars despite no win in three matches
Sunshine Stars head coach, Edith Agoye, has said that he’s impressed with his team’s performance in the NPFL Super 6, despite their second bottom...
Sochima disappointed with Rivers United draw against Lobi Stars
Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima has expressed disappointment in his side’s performance against Lobi Stars. The title holders played out a...
Sparta Rotterdam Vs Twente – Predictions And Match Preview
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NPL Playoffs: Finidi Laments Poor Officiating In Enyimba’s Draw Against Insurance
NPL Playoffs: Finidi Laments Poor Officiating In Enyimba's Draw Against Insurance
Enyimba head coach, Finidi George was unhappy with the quality of...
Agoye sees no gulf in class among Super Six teams
After a spate of draws in the NPFL Super Six tournament, Sunshine Stars head coach Edith Agoye has told www.aclsports.com that there is no gulf in...
NPL Playoffs: Our Target Is Just To Secure Continental Ticket —Sunshine Stars Captain, Abe
Sunshine Stars captain Sunday Abe has said the Akure-based club’s target in the ongoing NPL Super Six playoffs is to secure a continental...
Agoye demands improvement from Sunshine players
Edith Agoye is pleased with his Sunshine Stars draw against Remo Stars, but insists the team must improve up front quickly. Sunshine Star for the...
NPL Playoffs: Remo Stars coach, team manager trade words after Sunshine Stars draw
A heated debate erupted between Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede and team manager Yinka Samuel in the tunnel after their draw against...
NPL Playoffs: Sunshine Stars happy with team’s performance
Sunshine Stars captain, Sunday Abe has insisted the team has done well so far in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs. Edith Agoye’s side...
Remo Stars, Insurance on the brink as hope fades for Sunshine Stars
Unless they win their last two games of the ongoing Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship Play-off, Bendel Insurance and Remo Stars...
NPFL Playoffs: Sunshine hold Remo Stars
Sunshine Stars came back from a goal down to hold Remo Stars to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier League playoffs tie at the Mobolaji Johnson...
NPL Playoffs: Remo Stars, Sunshine Stars Share Spoils
Remo Stars and Sunshine Stars battled to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier League playoffs contest in Lagos on Wednesday.
Samuel Anakwe flicked...
2022/2023 NPFL Championship Play-offs: Sunshine Stars Peg Back Remo Stars In Big Blow To Their Continental Ambition, Title Chances
Sunshine Stars of Akure picked thier second point of the 2022/2023 NPFL Championship play-offs in big blow to Remo Stars title chances and...
NPL Playoffs: Sunshine, Insurance, Remo Stars, Lobi Target First Win
Bendel Insurance will look to record their first win in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs when take on Enyimba on Wednesday.
The Benin...
NPL Super 6: Peseiro scouts for S/Eagles players in Lagos
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro was at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos to possibly get quality players that can compete for...
Nigeria: NPFL Super Six - Late Goals As Rivers United, Remo Stars Tie Ends in Stalemate
[Premium Times] The other game between Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars also ended in a stalemate.
NPFL Championship Playoffs: Bendel Insurance Forced To 1-1 Draw, Extend Unbeaten Run To 20
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin were on Monday, June 5,2023 forced to 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars of Akure in their second match of the...
NPFL Championship Playoffs: Enyimba Returns To Winning Form, Sunshine Stars, Bendel Insurance Play Out Another Draw
Enyimba FC kicked off the match day of the NPFL Championship Playoffs with a commendable performance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Monday. Their...
NPFL Super Six: Late goals as Rivers United, Remo Stars tie ends in stalemate
The other game between Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars also ended in a stalemate.
The post NPFL Super Six: Late goals as Rivers United, Remo...
NPL Playoffs: Bendel Insurance Go 20 Games Unbeaten After Draw Vs Sunshine
Bendel Insurance recorded their second draw at the ongoing NPL Super Six playoffs after a 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars on Monday at the Mobolaji...
NPL Playoffs: Enyimba Claim First Win After Edging Lobi To Go Top
Enyimba recorded their first win of the 2023 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Super Six Playoffs after edging Lobi Stars 1-0 on match day two on...
NPFL Super Six Preview: Insurance seeks to extend unbeaten run as Remo Stars battle Rivers United
Sunshine Stars are the only team without a point on board, while Enyimba lost all three points on opening day to a very late equaliser from Remo...
Rivers United hints on new approach for Remo Stars clash
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has indicated he will adopt different tactics for his side’s Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoff tie...
NPL Playoffs: Rivers United Target Another Win, Enyimba Fired Up For Lobi Test
Holders Rivers United will look to build on their impressive start in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs when they take on Lobi Stars at...
NPL Super 6: Rivers Utd wants to retain title– Eguma
Stanley Eguma, the head coach of Rivers United, has suggested that his team’s victory over Sunshine Stars on matchday one of the Nigeria Premier...
NPL Super 6: Rivers United Objective is Clear – Eguma
Stanley Eguma, the head coach of Rivers United, has suggested that his team's victory over Sunshine Stars on matchday one of the Nigeria Premier...
NPFL Playoff: “We Played Very Well But We Were Just So Unlucky” – Abe Sunday Bemoans Sunshine Stars Loss Against Rivers United
Sunshine Stars captain, Abe Sunday has bemoaned his side loss in the opening game of the NPFL Playoff game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena but backed...
Win against Sunshine Stars good for Rivers United title defence – Eguma
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma believes that the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs opening day win against Sunshine Stars will...