NPFL24: Who Wins It? The Conundrum continues

After a lengthy break due to the 34th Africa Cup of Nations and the Super Eagles soar in the competition, the NPFL24 season will return to action this weekend. The mid-season break saw the completion of all outstanding matches involving majorly Rivers United and a well-aligned table for the season. This, in turn, makes the …

NPFL Briefing: A Dozen Games Into The Season, What Have We Learnt?

The 2023/2024 NPFL season has been a delightful one so far. We’ve witnessed the rise of new stars and the revival of some OGs. There’s also been subpar showings from some you’ll expect better from. All in all it’s been a rollercoaster season, with teams taking turns at the top and bottom of the log. …

NPFL Briefing: Talking Points From Match Week Seven

After six weeks that produced only one away win in the NPFL this season, match week 7 produced two wins for visiting sides. Heartland continued their poor run, while Lobi and Rangers got statement wins. Here’s a review of the biggest talking point from the week. Home Comfort On ‘Away Day’ For Doma Not many …

NPFL: What To Look Out For On Match Week Seven

And we go again for another set of games in the NPFL! Some interesting match-ups that include an intra-city derby and another one in the eastern part of the country. Here’s our preview of match week seven of the Nigeria Premier Football League. First State Derby Of The Season Another match week, another NPFL derby! …

NPFL: 10 Things To Look Out For On Match Week Five

  Five weeks into the NPFL season and we still don’t know what direction some teams are going. Ultimatums have been given to some coaches as some teams look to establish dominance, here’s your guide to match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/2024 season. Akwa Seek First Win Against Home-dominant Insurance After …

Wing-backs, Set Plays And In-game Tweaks: The Southwest Derby Was A Tactical Masterclass

It was only twenty minutes into the game when I concluded that the southwest derby was the best game I had seen from a tactical point of view in the NPFL this season. Okay, I have only seen two games live and a couple via streams and that’s probably a small sample size to reach …

NPFL Briefing: Talking Points From Match Week Four

Except for the lack of goals, match week four of the NPFL briefing delivered. From the Southwest derby to the clash of former champions, fans across the country were thrilled by the stars. Bendel Insurance and Sporting had their unbeaten streak ended while Doma United got a rest with Enyimba making their debut in the …

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 …

Remo Stars v Sporting Lagos: Revenge, Pride and Territorial Dominance -The New School Derby

Rivalry never ends. And this is why the Israel-Hamas war has spilled up again. Israel and Palestine have been at war over land ownership for decades.  The battle for pride, revenge and territorial dominance between both nations show rivalry never truly ends. Despite the interventions of international bodies in the disagreement, both parties have simply …

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 …

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