The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an exciting weekend of football as Remo Stars reclaimed their spot at the top of the table with a dominant 3-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Ikenne. Goals from Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph, and Ismail Sodiq sealed the win for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side, who now have 15 points from six matches, keeping them firmly at the summit of the NPFL. Abia Warriors Edge Kwara United in Rescheduled Clash A rescheduled Matchday 6 encounter between Abia Warriors and Kwara United saw the hosts clinch a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The…
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It was an action-packed weekend for Nigerian footballers plying their trade abroad, with standout performances in various leagues. Here’s a round-up of how Super Eagles and Super Falcons players fared over the weekend. Bundesliga: Boniface Shines Again In Germany, Victor Boniface continued his excellent form for Bayer Leverkusen. The Nigerian striker netted in his second consecutive match, helping Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel in Game Week 6 at BayArena. Boniface wasted no time, opening the scoring just four minutes into the game, marking his fourth goal of the Bundesliga season. Premier League Highlights In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi was in…
Lobi Stars Football Club has made a significant change in leadership, appointing former Super Eagles player Daniel Amokachi as the new technical adviser. This announcement came shortly after the club parted ways with former coach Eugene Agagbe, whose last game in charge was a 1-0 home victory against Shooting Stars on Saturday. Agagbe had taken over as technical adviser last season, following the dismissal of Mohammed Babaganaru. However, Lobi Stars have had a challenging start to the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, managing only one win, one draw, and suffering three defeats in their first five matches. In…
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) saw another exciting weekend of action, with Ahmed Musa leading Kano Pillars to a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Musa, in his third spell with Pillars, made an immediate impact by scoring just five minutes into the game. He doubled the lead in the 50th minute, showcasing his brilliance once again. Kano Pillars had a chance to extend their lead when they were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute, but Musa missed the opportunity for a hat-trick as his shot hit the post. Musa, who previously…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be hoping that his team’s hard-fought draw at Aston Villa brings some relief from the intense scrutiny surrounding his position. With the club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe watching from the stands at Villa Park, the pressure was on United to show resilience after a series of disappointing performances. In recent weeks, Ten Hag’s side had been criticized for their lack of fight, especially after a disheartening collapse at home to Tottenham and a poor defensive display against Porto in the Europa League. However, the manager turned to his veteran defenders, Harry Maguire and…
In an intense and tactical battle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chris Wood and Noni Madueke found the net in a match filled with action, controversy, and injuries. Forest took the lead early in the second half when 32-year-old striker Chris Wood expertly finished past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, following a well-executed set-piece routine involving James Ward-Prowse and Nikola Milenkovic. The goal came in the 49th minute, putting Forest in the driver’s seat. Chelsea didn’t take long to respond. Just eight minutes later, Noni Madueke leveled the score with a brilliant solo…
Kano Pillars have made headlines with the high-profile signing of two Super Eagles stars, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, on free transfers. The duo is set to bolster Sai Masu Gida’s squad ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Sunshine Stars on Sunday, a Matchday 6 fixture that will take place at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. In an official statement shared on the club’s X (formerly Twitter) account, Kano Pillars confirmed: “We can confirm that an agreement in principle has been reached with Super Eagles players, captain, Ahmed Musa MON, and Shehu Abdullahi to join up with…
Arsenal showcased their resilience once again as they came from behind to defeat Southampton 3-1, thanks to second-half goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka. The victory keeps Mikel Arteta’s men firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title, level on points with Manchester City and just one point behind leaders Liverpool. The match began with high expectations, particularly after Bukayo Saka had expressed confidence that this could be the season Arsenal finally outpace Manchester City to the Premier League crown. But early in the second half, it seemed Southampton might spoil the party at the Emirates,…
Manchester City found themselves in a precarious position as they faced Fulham in a dramatic Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium. With Rodri sidelined due to a serious knee injury, questions arose over how City would fare without their midfield anchor. However, Mateo Kovacic stepped up in spectacular fashion, netting two crucial goals to lead the champions to a 3-2 comeback victory. The match began with Fulham taking the early initiative. The visitors stunned City when Andreas Pereira fired them into the lead after 26 minutes. Fulham, buoyed by their strong start, had several opportunities to extend their advantage,…
Diogo Jota’s decisive goal ensured Liverpool stayed at the top of the Premier League for another week, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Portuguese forward capitalized on defensive errors to earn his team a third consecutive league win, continuing Liverpool’s strong start to the season under manager Arne Slot. The victory not only kept Liverpool’s title ambitions on track but also sent the Reds into the international break brimming with confidence, with a home clash against Chelsea looming on the horizon. Palace, however, were quick to show their intent. They had the ball in…