Sodiq Ibrahim’s first-half penalty helped Shooting Stars open their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos in the Southwest derby in Ibadan. Shooting Stars began the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on…
The NPFL has secured a three-year, $7.5 million sponsorship agreement with Euromatch Group, providing a major financial boost as league officials seek to strengthen the commercial appeal of Nigerian football. The Nigeria Premier Football League has secured a three-year sponsorship agreement worth $7.5 million with Euromatch Group, marking another significant step in efforts to strengthen…
Nigerian match officials have been selected by continental football authorities to oversee the upcoming preliminary-round opener between Medeama SC and TP Mazembe. Ahead of the upcoming continental showdown, the continental governing body has entrusted a seasoned crew of Nigerian match officials to manage the crunch opening leg between Ghana’s representatives and DR Congo heavyweights TP…
Shooting Stars have appointed experienced Nigerian coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser as the Oluyole Warriors prepare for their domestic and continental challenges. Shooting Stars have appointed experienced Nigerian coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser as the Oluyole Warriors look to strengthen their technical setup ahead of the challenges of the…
The NPFL has partnered with Murphy Ben International to stream selected league matches on YouTube, aiming to improve accessibility, fan engagement, commercial opportunities and the global visibility of Nigerian domestic football. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has entered a new era of digital broadcasting after unveiling a partnership with Murphy Ben International (MBI) that…
A dramatic update has emerged in the case of Katsina United player Ozor Chinedu, who was reportedly taken to a mortuary after collapsing before signs of movement prompted his return to hospital. Katsina United player Ozor Chinedu has reportedly shown signs of life after being declared dead following his collapse during a pre-season match against…
Katsina United defender Ozoh Chinedu has died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes in Katsina. Katsina United defender Ozoh Chinedu has died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes on Tuesday. The newly signed player reportedly suffered a medical emergency during the match at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium before being taken…
Shooting Stars have sacked head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, alongside team manager Tammy Tamuno and assistant coach Shakiru Lawal, just weeks before their new NPFL campaign and continental opener against CS Sfaxien, despite guiding the club to a third-place finish last season. In a very shocking news on Friday night, Shooting Stars confirmed it has parted…
The Nigeria Premier Football League has ended its broadcasting partnership with Propel Sports Africa and will seek a new arrangement aimed at improving coverage, production standards and commercial returns for clubs. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has terminated its broadcasting agreement with Propel Sports Africa ahead of the 2026/27 season, marking a significant change…