Nigeria Premier Football League Archives

Emekayi appointed new Rivers United captain

NewsDeskNgOct 10, 2024October 10, 20240

Temple Emekayi has been named captain of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Rivers United. Emekayi will take over the responsibility of leading the team following forward, Nyima Nwagua’s departure for Saudi Arabia. The centre-back captained Rivers United during their opening five matches this season. The defender will be assisted...

NPFL fixes AGM for Lagos, orders 7 clubs to upgrade playing turf

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has confirmed that Lagos will host its Annual General Meeting. The AGM will deliberate on the scheduled kick-off date of the 2024/25 season which is fixed for Saturday, August 31. The Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, had, in a letter to...

NPFL sympathises with Doma United over road accident

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2024June 11, 20240

The Nigeria Premier Football League has expressed solidarity with Doma United following their involvement in a road accident. NPFL chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, sympathised with Doma United chairman Suleiman Umar following the incident. Elegbeleye was relieved that no lives were lost during the incident. The Savannah Tigers were on their way...

NPFL Recap: Four away wins on matchday one as favourites struggle

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Matchday one in the Nigeria Premier Football League produced a number of interesting results with two away wins in Group A and Group B. Eight-time champions, Enyimba put up a dominant display in the 2-1 win against Nasarawa United at the New Jos Stadium. Newcomers Bendel Insurance also stunned former...