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  1. Injured Captain Njoku, Ezekiel Ruled Out of Abia Warriors vs Rivers United Clash

    Nigeria Injured Captain Njoku, Ezekiel Ruled Out of Abia Warriors vs Rivers United Clash

    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...
  2. NPFL Denies Throat-Slitting Report, Confirms Player Hit by Object

    Nigeria NPFL Denies Throat-Slitting Report, Confirms Player Hit by Object

    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...
  3. NPFL Standings: Ikorodu City Close Gap on Leaders Nasarawa United

    Nigeria NPFL Standings: Ikorodu City Close Gap on Leaders Nasarawa United

    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...
  4. Barau FC Player Reportedly Stabbed in Neck During NPFL Match Against Katsina United

    Nigeria Barau FC Player Reportedly Stabbed in Neck During NPFL Match Against Katsina United

    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...
  5. Rivers United Become First NPFL Club to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stage Since 2018

    Nigeria Rivers United Become First NPFL Club to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stage Since 2018

    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...
  6. NPFL Slams Kano Pillars With Heavy Sanctions Over Violence Against Shooting Stars

    Nigeria NPFL Slams Kano Pillars With Heavy Sanctions Over Violence Against Shooting Stars

    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...
  7. Video Emerges of Injured Shooting Stars Players After Kano Pillars Fan Attack

    Nigeria Video Emerges of Injured Shooting Stars Players After Kano Pillars Fan Attack

    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...
  8. [VIDEO] Kano Pillars Fans Assault Referee and 3SC Players After 1-1 NPFL Draw

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Kano Pillars Fans Assault Referee and 3SC Players After 1-1 NPFL Draw

    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...
  9. Kwara United Sack Coach Sanni: Team Seeks New Path After Home Defeat

    Nigeria Kwara United Sack Coach Sanni: Team Seeks New Path After Home Defeat

    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...
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