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NPFL: Final-day drama beckons as Rangers, Rivers fight on ( Full Results)
The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League title will be decided on the final day of the season after…
NPFL title race: Rangers maintain dominance, Rivers United chase closely with two games remaining
Rangers are getting closer to winning their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after beating Bayelsa United 2-0 away…
Three teams, one city as Lagos ignites NPFL buzz ahead of new season
The buzz around domestic league football in Lagos is gradually rebuilding, with anticipation growing around matches that will once again…
NPFL: Rivers United return to the top, pressure mounts on Rangers
Rivers United have surged back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League standings following a hard-fought 1-0 victory…
NPFL: Rangers fined N4 million, to play without fans after league sanctions
Rangers have been given 48 hours from the time they received the notice to appeal the sanctions if they are…
NPFL Goal Boot Race: Obaje, Arumala, Mbaoma in tight battle for crown
As the Nigeria Premier Football League campaign edges closer to its final stretch, a fierce contest has developed among the…
NPFL: Fans panic as Enyimba FC drop into relegation waters
However, football fans in Abia State had something to celebrate as Abia Warriors FC defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club 2–0…
NPFL: Ikorodu City shock Enyimba in Aba, retain top spot
Plateau United suffered a 1-0 loss to El-Kanemi Warriors, marking Coach Gbenga Ogunbote’s first defeat since taking charge.
NPFL: Ikorodu City go top, Remo Stars stunned in Kano
Joseph Arumala scored both goals for Ikorodu City. He gave his team the lead shortly after the half-hour mark and…
NPFL: Kun Khalifa FC withdraws from Nigerian league, give reason
In August 2025, the club asked the public for donations to help cover the costs of playing in the NPFL,…
3SC react to NPFL’s order to take vacate Lekan Salami Stadium
But the Shooting Stars Sports Club management added that "it will continue to engage constructively with the League while prioritising…
World Club Rankings: NPFL drops to 91st in the world
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has dropped to 91st position in the latest global league rankings released by the…
Group blast struggling NPFL side, Plateau United over damaging falsehood
conclusively admonish the NPFL and GTI to come up with harsher sanctions on clubs who are mindlessly trying to tarnish…
Supporters’ Misconduct: Trouble for Katsina United as NPFL bans fans, fines club ₦9m
This incident happened just weeks after the NPFL fined Kano Pillars ₦9.5 million for a similar case of crowd violence…
NPFL: Katsina United breaks silence on viral ‘player’s neck slit’
Katsina United Football Club has dismissed as false the circulating rumour alleging that its supporters engaged in acts of indiscipline…
NPFL: Madness in Kano, referee, players flee as fans invade pitch after Shooting Stars’ late equaliser
Football stakeholders are now calling for stronger security measures and fan education campaigns to stop such behaviour and protect the…
NPFL: Remo Stars stunned as Musa lifts Kano Pillars, Enyimba win away (Full Results)
Kun Khalifat delighted their supporters with a 3-1 win over El Kanemi Warriors, with Ebuka Nwokorie scoring twice. The only…
NPFL: Enyimba, Rivers United Shine as Katsina United Stun Plateau in Week 3
Elsewhere, Bayelsa United maintained their fine start with a 2-0 victory against Heartland in Yenagoa, while in Kano, Kano Pillars…
NPFL: Newly promoted Kun Khalifat risk withdrawal from current season, reasons stated
Kun Khalifat FC, popularly known as The Pride of Imo State, expressed hope that with collective efforts, the team will…
NPFL lifts ban on goalkeeper suspended for betting allegation
Adeyinka, one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the domestic league, is now free to sign with any club ahead…
NPFL honours Ogunmodede, Anas, Sept 2 in Abuja
Anas of Nasarawa United, was the top scorer with 17 goals, while Ogunmodede led Remo Stars to a historic title…
Match commissioners launch new outfit as NPFL season kicks off
Nigeria’s match commissioners have launched Premium Trust Bank-powered new blazers as the new Nigeria Premier Football League season kicked off…
Nigerian referees undergo training as NPFL set to deploy VAR for 2025/2026 season
preparations continue, the NPFL’s leadership remains committed to ensuring that VAR becomes a permanent fixture in Nigerian league football, marking…
NPFL summons Enyimba over Brown Ideye’s outburst
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has summoned the Coordinator of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba to appear before it…
NPFL: Remo Stars vs Rivers United headlines 2025/26 kickoff
The upcoming season promises to deliver thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and outstanding individual performances. With improvements in planning and structure,…
NNL Playoffs: Wikki Tourists, Barau FC secure historic NPFL Promotion
Wonderson Yakubu scored a hat-trick for Wikki Tourists, while Hassan also found the net.
NPFL: President Tinubu set to host champions Remo Stars at Aso Villa
The visit will happen before the new 2025/26 football season starts.
NPFL: SWAN reacts as fans attack Plateau Utd player
“The supporters should be reoriented to ensure that fans become more responsible and prevent the reoccurrence of such incident in…
Is NPFL brand gradually rising to global standards?
The areas of improvement signify hope for the league in Nigeria as it aims to rub shoulders with the best…
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The top division of club football in Nigeria's football league structure is the NPFL (Nigerian Premier Football League)