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Nigerian government insists on virus protocols for restart of NPFL, other leagues
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has read out the riot acts to the Nigeria Football Federation and club owners – that no stadium would be opened for any football game without strict adherence to the sports protocols, even as there must be total implementation of the club licensing control before the new football season can resume.
NFF celebrates Super Eagles midfield star John Ogu at 32
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu who turns 32 years on Monday.
LMC grants conditional approval for Kwara United to replace Delta Force
Kwara United on Wednesday, December 11 received a provisional approval to acquire Delta Force FC and play their home games at the Ilorin Township Stadium starting from MatchDay 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season.
LMC approves Akwa Starlets’ change of name
The League Management Company (LMC) has approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Heartland end Plateau United unbeaten run, Akwa secure first win
League leaders Plateau United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season after going down to a 1-0 defeat against Heartland at the Okigwe Stadium on Sunday.
Plateau United seek to maintain unbeaten run
Former Nigeria Professional Football League champions Plateau United will try to maintain its unbeaten run in the 2019/20 season when they clash with Heartland FC in one of the Matchday 7 fixtures at Okigwe Township Stadium tomorrow.
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.
Salisu Yusuf reveals mission at Enugu Rangers
Salisu Yusuf is determined to help Enugu Rangers regain top form following their poor start to the season. The Flying Antelopes are yet to record a win in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season. Erstwhile handler of the team, Benedict Ugwu, was sacked on Sunday after the team’s shocking 2-0 home loss to Akwa Starlets.
Salisu Yusuf to lead Rangers out against Pyramids of Egypt
Former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf and Ebwas Mangut will lead Rangers international of Enugu out on Sunday when they take on Pyramids of Egypt in their first Group A match of the 2019/2020 CAF confederation Cup.
Gernot Rohr strives to meet NFF’s condition for contract extension
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, is making efforts to ensure that his contract is renewed by the Nigeria Football Federation.
NPFL: Rangers stun at home as Plateau United get away win
Rangers International stunned 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium by Akwa Starlets as Plateau United secure 3-1 away win against Delta Force in their matchday-five encounter at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Sunday.
NPFL: Enugu Rangers sack technical crew
Rangers Management Board in Enugu on Sunday sacks the team’s entire technical crew over its three straight defeats in the ongoing 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Enugu Rangers replaces Benedict Ugwu with Sylvanus Okpala
Nigeria professional football league side Rangers international of Enugu has appointed Sylvanus Okpala has their new technical adviser with the immediate effect.
How Akwa Starlets stunned Enugu Rangers at Nnamdi Azikwe stadium
Newly promoted side Akwa Starlets defeated Rangers international of Enugu in one of the matchday five of 2019/2020 Nigeria professional football league season played at the Nnamdi Azikwe stadium on Sunday.
Enugu Rangers sack coach after home loss to Akwa Starlets
Enugu Rangers have sacked coach Benedict Ugwu following Sunday’s 2-0 home loss to Akwa Starlets in a Nigeria Professional Football League encounter at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium.
Akwa Starlets edge FC Ifeanyi Ubah to record for league win of the season
Akwa Starlets recorded their first win in the top flight, courtesy of a lone goal scored by Isaac George, to see off visiting FC Ifeanyiubah, in a Matchday 4 fixture decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Thursday.
Rivers United edge Rangers to secure first league win
Rivers United finally registered their first win of the 2019/20 NPFL season after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rangers International in front of their fans at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium on Matchday 4.
NPFL: Plateau United stay top after draw agains Nasarawa
Plateau United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 away draw against Nasarawa United at the Lafia Township Stadium on Wednesday.
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Senator Lawan urges South Africa to secure business interests of Nigerians
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