Enyimba snatch late win in Aba as Rivers United share spoils with El Kanemi

Enyimba snatch late win in Aba as Rivers United share spoils with El Kanemi

The Nigeria Premier Football League’s matchday 9 concluded with thrilling late-minute shockers across various centres on Sunday. The six games produced five home wins, one draw, and 13 goals. Late winner in Aba Enyimba FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City, courtesy of Moses Adiukwu’s 92nd-minute header. This win marked Enyimba’s return to … Read more

Ikpeba, Elegbeleye grace premiere of Nigeria’s first football movie, ‘When Love Strikes’

Ikpeba, Elegbeleye grace premiere of Nigeria’s first football movie, ‘When Love Strikes’

The Fillmhouse IMAX cinema in Lekki, Lagos, was abuzz with excitement on Wednesday as Nigeria’s first football-themed movie, “When Love Strikes,” premiered. Among the dignitaries in attendance were former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, and the Chairperson of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board, Gbenga Elegbeleye. The NPFL board chairperson Gbenga Elegbeleye … Read more

Drama on final day as Remo, Enyimba grab continental spots, Sporting Lagos relegated

Drama on final day as Remo, Enyimba grab continental spots, Sporting Lagos relegated

The final matchday of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season was a rollercoaster ride, with surprises and heartbreak unfolding across various centres. Ten matches saw a flurry of goals, with seven home wins, two away victories, and a single draw, bringing the total to a thrilling 29. The biggest prize, however, was continental qualification. … Read more