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The Digest: Kano Pillars have confirmed the departure of striker Samuel Tiza and midfielder Umar Sani Yakasai ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League second stanza. The club stated the separation was mutual Key Points: Both players’ contracts were terminated by mutual agreement. The...

The Digest: Despite a challenging schedule and a long journey, Rivers United displayed resilience to secure a crucial point against Katsina United, a result that head coach Yemi Olanrewaju believes showcased his team's superior quality. The 1-1 draw in Ilorin not only extended their lead at...

The Digest: Remo Stars head coach Sulaiman Folarin has set a target of ending the season's first stanza without another defeat. With a mixed record so far, the team is preparing for a crucial away fixture against Bayelsa United this Sunday. Key Points (7 bullets) Remo Stars coach Sulaiman...

The Digest: Nasarawa United returned to the summit of the Nigeria Premier League after a narrow 1–0 victory against Shooting Stars in Lafia on Monday. Key Points Moyi Hassan scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute at the Lafia City Stadium. Nasarawa United now leads the NPFL table with...

The Digest: Rivers United manager Finidi George expressed disappointment after his side conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Abia Warriors. Finidi criticized his team’s lack of concentration and mental strength to see out a win away from home. Key Points Maclyn Biokpo gave...

The Digest: In a decisive Matchday 16, Remo Stars edged Enyimba 2–1 in Abeokuta, while Abia Warriors snatched a stoppage-time draw against Rivers United. Key Points Victor Mbaoma scored twice for Remo Stars against his former club Enyimba. Abia Warriors equalised in stoppage time to draw...

The Digest: Abia Warriors will be without captain Augustine Njoku and midfielder Ayodele Ezekiel for their crucial Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) Matchday 16 clash against Rivers United due to injury. The absence of the influential pair is a significant setback for the Umuahia-based side as...

The Digest The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a firm denial against graphic online reports that a Barau FC player had his throat slit. The league body clarified that the player, Abraham Nana, was injured by an object thrown from the stands during the match against Katsina...

The Digest: Newly-promoted Ikorodu City continue to defy expectations, climbing to third place after a 2-0 away win at Warri Wolves. Their impressive seven-match unbeaten run has positioned them as surprise contenders, just two points behind leaders Nasarawa United in a tightly packed title...

The Digest: Barau FC has alleged that their player, Nana Abraham, was stabbed in the neck by a pitch invader during their Nigeria Premier Football League match against Katsina United. The incident occurred shortly after Barau FC scored a 69th-minute equalizer, leading to a temporary halt in...

The Digest: Rivers United have ended a seven-year wait for Nigerian club football by qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stage. According to a report, the "Pride of Rivers" overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Mozambique's Black Bulls 3-2 on aggregate, marking a historic return...

The Digest: The Nigeria Premier Football League has taken decisive action against Kano Pillars, imposing severe penalties following violent incidents during their match against Shooting Stars that brought the game into disrepute. Key Points: Kano Pillars fined ₦8.5 million for multiple...

The Digest: A disturbing video has surfaced showing the brutal aftermath of the NPFL pitch invasion, revealing beaten and injured Shooting Stars players inside their changing room. According to posts from Nigeria Stories and widespread social media testimony, the players sustained visible...

The Digest: A Nigerian Premier League match descended into chaos as enraged fans of Kano Pillars stormed the pitch to assault the match referee and opposing players physically. According to SaharaReporters, the violence erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium immediately after Shooting Stars of...

The Digest: In the high-stakes arena of Nigerian football, patience is a luxury few coaches can afford. Kwara United have dismissed head coach Tunde Sanni following a 1-0 home defeat to Abia Warriors, the team's second league loss this season. Key Points: Tunde Sanni was sacked after a 1-0...