Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has talked up the ‘rivalry’ between him and his friend Fidelis Ilechukwu. Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu are close pals off the pitch but on Sunday they will be in opposing dugouts fighting for points and bragging rights. Last season, the Remo Stars coach edged the tactical battle between both men …
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Remo Stars’ Daniel Ogunmodede: Reenergized, Refreshed and Refocused ahead of NPFL24
“Omo Imole, Omo gbogbo ebora, Omo Imole ti i j’ ogede agbagba, Omo eluku ara iraye, Omo egungun, Omo agemo, Omo egbaagbeje orisa, Omo obalufon, Omo imole to k’ ori omo e s’ odo” A part of the eulogy of Remo Land praising the natives of the land as ‘child of light.’ And truly, light …
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 …
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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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Why Nigeria Could Have Just Two Teams On The Continent Next Season
For the 5th consecutive season, there won’t be a Nigerian team in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. Both of the country’s representatives this season were knocked out in painful circumstances in the first preliminary round. Enyimba were eliminated after a narrow 4-3 defeat to Al Ahly Benghazi in Libya and a barren …
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NPFL Season Preview: Will Enyimba Retain Their League Title?
The 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season begins on Saturday in Ibadan at the Adamasingba Stadium with Gbenga Ogunbote’s Shooting Stars hosting Plateau United who have a new gaffer in Mbwas Mangut. Last season both sides faced off in the opening week and served a 6-goal thriller, hopefully, they serve us another cracker. No …
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CAF Champions League Heartbreak For Enyimba, Remo Stars As Insurance Survives
The two clubs representing Nigeria in the CAF champions league representatives are out after Enyimba and Remo lost out to Al Ahli and Medeama SC respectively. Nigerian League champions Enyimba FC of Aba suffered a surprising barren draw against Al Ahly Bengazi to fall out of the CAF Champions league on 3-4 aggregate scores. Needing …
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In Focus: NPFL Youngsters That Will Steal Headlines In The New Season
The 2023/2024 NPFL season is fast approaching. As pronounced by the newly inaugurated NPFL board, the new season is set to begin at the end of August 2023 with some youngsters expected to shine. While the teams are gaining fitness and perfecting their tactical plans in the various pre-season tournaments, the fans are also having …
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NPFL Transfer Mailbag: Malomo’s Transfer Drama Ends, As Remo Stars Signs Five Players
NPFL Transfer Mailbag With Michael Imianvan Last week, the sportsintel NPFL Transfer mailbag promised to touch on the movement of players across the league. Well, it’s now time to get into the business but first, thank you for reading the last mailbag, trust you enjoyed it. If you did then let’s go on another ride …
NPL Playoff: The Permutations As Enyimba, Rivers Utd Target Title and Continental Slot
It’s the final day of the Nigeria Premier League, NPL playoff, and the Enyimba v Rivers is the game to watch. The People’s Elephants top the group on goals difference from defending league champions Rivers United, with both on 8pts. Rivers United and Enyimba already guaranteed continental tickets, the real battle is who wins the …