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Reigning champions Plateau United reclaimed top position in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-0 win against Enugu Rangers in their rescheduled matchday nine fixture while Lobi Stars climb up to third after a 2-1 win over Akwa United. At the New Jos Stadium Wednesday, former...

Why players suffer in Nigerian league – Edewor — 14th January 2018 By Joe Apu The plight of players in the domestic league in Nigeria has been attributed to poor funding and poor administration by managers of the league as well … via The Sun News – http://ift.tt/2DsCsNt -------------- Get...

The Nigerian Professional Football League begins the 2018 season this weekend without any major sponsors. Despite years of hard work to keep the league alive with lean resources, the expected sponsorship windfall has failed to materialize. It costs hundreds of millions, even billions, to run the...

The plight of players in the domestic league in Nigeria has been attributed to poor funding and poor administration by managers of the league as well as club owners. This is the candid opinion of former chairman of the Abiola Babes football club of Abeokuta, Mohammed … via The Sun News –...

According to an online report, a match official fainted in Ibadan, Oyo state after rival Gombe United scored the first goal of the game against the Oyo team - Shooting Stars FC (3SC). The steward was later revived by other officials. The reason for his collapse was not revealed. See photos below:

Former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Bolaji Ojo-Oba, has lamented the state of the country’s football, alleging that club administrators and coaches bribe referees to win domestic league matches. Ojo-Oba stated this in Lagos at a seminar to herald the 2016 South-West...

The influx of cash into football has trickled down into the Nigeria Professional League as players now smile home with hefty pay package unlike in the past. Owngoalnigeria.com recently concluded surveys on the top earning players in the Nigerian league, and while it is accepted that findings...

The Chairman of the League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, has revealed that the Nigeria Professional Football League, 2016/2017 season will be start in the first week of December. There was rumour of December 4 starting date for the new season and Dikko has said the plan to start the...