NPFL24: New Head Coaches, Will their Tactics Yield Fruits Too?

“Patient dog eats the fattest bone,” that is what they say right. But even before the fattest bone reaches the patient dog; perseverance, endurance, tolerance and consistency are the virtues needed to be evinced by the dog. The result and reward is always mammoth. And for these coaches who have served and have been patient …

NPFL: 10 Things To Look Out For On Match Day Four

The NPFL returns again this weekend with some exciting fixtures, including the first South-West derby of the season. There’s also a return to ‘home’ for Nyima Nwagua as teams continue to hustle for points early in the season. Here’s our guide on what you look out for at all centres. A Chance To Bounce Back …

NPFL: 10 Things To Look Out For On Match Day Three

Chance To Go Top For Bendel Insurance After a comfortable 2-0 win against Shooting Stars last weekend, Bendel Insurance can go top of the league with a win against Plateau United on Saturday. Monday Odigie’s men host the Peace Boys in Benin in what would be the third-ever meeting between both sides. The Benin Arsenal …

NPFL Briefing: Talking Points From Opening Weekend

The first weekend of the NPFL 2023/2024 season saw mouth-watering clashes as teams looked to get off to flying starts. 23 goals were scored from 8 match centers and we also saw the first hattrick of the season. Here, this writer takes a look at the biggest talking points across the grounds. Super-sub Rescue For …

NPFL: 10 Things To Look Out For On Opening Weekend

1. Another Opening Day Goal Fest Last season, games between Shooting Stars and Plateau United produced the most goals over two legs in the league. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side relinquished a two-goal lead in the second half to draw 3-3 in their first game in Jos but they held on despite a late onslaught to win …

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