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Heartland end winless run in derby game vs Enyimba
Heartland recorded their first win of the season following a 2-0 win against Enyimba in their matchday four encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Wednesday.
LMC certifies 13 stadiums ahead of 2020/2021 NPFL season
Ahead the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, and as part of the broader club licensing regime, 13 stadiums across the country have been certified by the League Management Company (LMC) to have met minimum requirements to host games. Another 11 were recommended for varying degrees of upgrade and repair works before they can be certified.
Minister unveils plans to revive Obafemi Awolowo stadium
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NFF committee sanctions NPFL 2019/20 final table
Football Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the final table of the Nigeria Professional Football League for the 2019/2020 season as prepared and released by the League Management Company.
Plateau United maintain unbeaten streak, Sunshine pip Akwa United in Akure
Plateau United and Kano Pillars battled to a 1-1 draw in the star fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday at the New Jos Stadium.
LMC lifts ban on Sunshine Stars coach, captain
Julius was banned by the LMC for attacking Lobi Stars goalkeeper Ospino Egbe during a warm-up session before the Nigeria Professional Football League encounter between Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars at the Akure Township Stadium last season.
NPFL: Akwa United thrash Kada City, Sunshine down Katsina United
Akwa United continued their resurgence in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a comprehensive 4-0 win against Kada City in their match day eight encounter at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Monday.
LMC deduct three points from Sunshine Stars for referee attack
A three-point deduction and a fine of N1.5m has been imposed on Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure by the League Management Company (LMC) following attacks on match officials by their fans in last Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League match day eight clash against Kano Pillars at the Akure Township Stadium.
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