President Federation Cup: Big teams face elimination as Round of 32 matches hold
A number of teams in the top-tier Nigeria Premier Football League countenance exit from this year's President Federation Cup as the Round of 32...
NPFL: Bassey Upbeat Akwa United Will Escape Relegation
Akwa United chairman Paul Bassey is optimistic the club will maintain their top-flight this season.
The Promise Keepers currently occupy 18th...
Federation Cup draw pits Lobi Stars against 3SC, Insurance vs. Wikki
Record title holders, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, will meet Lobi Stars in the round of 32 of the President Federation Cup slated to hold on May 22...
NFF release President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the dates and venues for the Round of 32 fixtures of the President Federation Cup. Holders...
Lobi Stars players resume training despite strike rumours
Lobi Stars have resumed training amidst reports of the players embarking on a strike over unpaid salaries. The Pride of Benue had a light training...
President Federation Cup: NFF releases venues, dates for Round of 32
Venues and dates of the President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures has been announced. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) released the dates...
Lobi Stars players go on strike over unpaid salaries
Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars FC is grappling with internal turmoil as its players have initiated a strike in protest...
Rashidi Yekini: Gateway United Commemorates Former Player, Iconic Striker On His 12th Death Anniversary
12 years after the passing of Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorer, Rashidi Yekini, Gateway United joins fans and the icon’s family in celebrating...
Lobi Stars Remain Confident: NPFL Title Still Open, Says Management
Lobi Stars have appealed for calm from their supporters as the final fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) approach. The plea was...
Lobi Stars call for calm, assure fans amid poor form
Lobi Stars have called for calm from their supporters ahead of the final fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The management made the...
Lobi Stars will bounce back after the break -Emma Ujah
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi Nigeria Professional League side, Makurdi based Lobi Stars’ management under the leadership of the Vice Chairman and...
Lobi Stars battle Delta Marine as Federation Cup resumes today
Former champions, Lobi Stars of Makurdi, will resume their campaign to regain the President Federation Cup they last won in 2003 when they confront...
SWAN Backs Alia On Cordial Relationship With Deputy, Press For Funding of Lobi Stars FC
April 29, (THEWILL)_ The Benue State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised the cordial working relationship...
Defeating Lobi Stars was for pride, says Gombe United coach
Haruna Abdullahi, coach of Gombe United, says his team played for pride against Lobi Stars of Makurdi, defeating the visitors 3-2. The News Agency...
NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Continue Title Fight; Lobi Stars Falter Again
Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Plateau United.
Chiedozie Okorie set the tone for...
SWAN Backs Alia On Cordial Relationship With Deputy, Press For Funding Lobi Stars FC
April 27, (THEWILL) – Benue State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has praised the cordial working relationship between...
Benue SWAN calls on Gov. Alia to sustain funding for Lobi Stars
By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Benue State Chapter rose from their general meeting on Wednesday in...
Lobi Stars Will Work Harder To Recover From Home Draw With Bendel Insurance – Coach Agagbe
Lobi Stars of Makurdi coach, Eugene Agagbe has declared that he and his players will work harder to recover from last weekend’s goalless draw at...
Eugene Agagbe Targets Improved Scoring Ahead of Crucial Matches
Eugene Agagbe, the head coach of Lobi Stars, has pinpointed goal-scoring as the primary concern affecting his team’s performance. Despite creating...
Agagbe identifies Lobi Stars’ major problem
Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has identified goal scoring as the main problem of his team. The Pride of Benue have failed to score in their...
Obasogie gets plaudit from Insurance after draw against Lobi Stars
Bendel Insurance have singled out goalkeeper Amas Obasogie for praise following their goalless draw with Lobi Stars on Sunday. Obasogie’s heroics...
NPFL24: Amas Obasogie’s Heroics earns Bendel Insurance Away Point At Lobi
Bendel Insurance Football club of Benin are gradually regaining their strength since after their home loss to Niger Tornadoes as they proved to be...
Enyimba, Lobi draw as beaten Rangers maintain lead
Enugu Rangers were beaten 2-0 in Port Harcourt, yesterday, by Rivers United, but the Flying Antelopes hold on to their lead in the Nigerian Premier...
NPFL: Kano Pillars win big; Lobi Stars held at home
Kano Pillars thumped Gombe United 4-0 to return to winning ways as match day 31 matches were concluded in the Nigeria Premier Football League on...
NPFL Roundup: Lobi Stars suffer setback in title race
15 goals scored, eight home wins and two draws were recorded in the 10 games played this weekend.
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NPFL: Rangers Fall To Rivers United, Enyimba Draw Away
Leaders Rangers fell to a 2-0 defeat against Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Fidelis Ilechukwu's side however maintained top spot on the...
NPFL: Ogabor out of Lobi Stars clash against Bendel Insurance
Stanley Ogabor will miss Lobi Stars’ Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter against Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports....
NPFL24: Bendel Insurance FC Fly Into Abuja Enroute Lafia For Lobi Stars Clash
Bendel Insurance Football team for the Match Day 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash with Lobi Stars of Markurdi, flew into the...
Federation Cup: Kano Pillars, Rangers Clash In Star Match Of Round 64
Last year’s runners-up, Enugu Rangers will go up against Kano Pillars in what is indisputably the pick of the men’s Round of 64 matches of this...
Agagbe Commends Lobi Players Despite Defeat to Shooting Stars
Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe praised his players despite their defeat to Shooting Stars in an NPFL encounter.
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NPFL: Lobi Stars Turn Attention On Next Game Versus Bendel Insurance
Lobi Stars of Makurdi coach, Eugene Agagbe has declared that he and his players will quickly put behind them Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to Shooting Stars...
Shooting Stars Join Title Race With Win Over Lobi Stars
Shooting Stars thumped Lobi Stars 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, to join NPFL title race.
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Coach Ogunbote Reflects on Shooting Stars’ Early Goal, Convincing Victory Over Lobi Stars in NPFL Clash
In a riveting encounter in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) demonstrated their prowess with a...
Lobi Stars Coach Eugene Agagbe Remains Upbeat Despite NPFL Defeat, Praises Team’s Character, Determination
In the wake of a 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars in Ibadan, Lobi Stars coach Eugene Agagbe shared his thoughts on the Nigeria Professional Football...
Shooting Stars up to 4th after home win over front runners Lobi Stars
Shooting Stars have climbed to fourth after they beat title chasers Lobi Stars 2-0 at home. The Ibadan club now have 49 points from 30 matches, two...
Shooting Stars Motivated by Improved Match Bonuses Ahead of Lobi Stars Clash
Shooting Stars have provided a significant morale boost to their players ahead of their upcoming match against Lobi Stars on matchday 30. The...
NPFL: Shooting Stars Chief Boosts Players’ Morale Ahead Lobi Clash
In a bid to fire them up for the remaining matches of the 2023/24 NPFL, the management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has dangled...
Shooting Stars boost players’ morale ahead of Lobi Stars clash
Shooting Stars have boosted their players morale ahead of the matchday 30 fixture against Lobi Stars. The Oluyole Warriors management dangled an...
Lobi Stars vs Shooting Stars: Ogunbote plays down Makurdi club’s threat
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has played down the threat of Lobi Stars ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday...
NPFL: Ilechukwu Reflects On Rangers’ Defeat To Katsina United
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has branded his team’s performance in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Katsina United as “not acceptable.”
The former...
Enyimba FC Coach Finidi George Calls for Improved Officiating in NPFL Following Defeat to Lobi Stars
Enyimba FC’s coach, Finidi George, has voiced his concerns following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Lobi Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football...
NPFL: Ogunbote Lauds Shooting Stars’ Fighting Spirit In Win Over Kano Pillars
Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote admitted his players started poorly against Kano Pillars but hailed their...
NPFL: Finidi Blames Poor Officiating For Enyimba Defeat To Lobi Stars
Enyimba head coach, Finidi George has expressed disappointment for his team defeat to Lobi Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. The title...
Coach Finidi George Blames Refereeing For Loss To Lobi Stars
Finidi George, the head coach of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, has criticized the officiating in their recent 1-0 away loss to Lobi Stars. Despite...
NPFL: Finidi laments poor officiating in Enyimba’s loss to Lobi Stars
Enyimba head coach, Finidi George cut a disappointed figure following his side’s defeat to Lobi Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. The...
Agagbe commends Lobi Stars’ fighting spirit in victory over Enyimba
Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe has commended his players for their determination in the victory over Enyimba. Agagbe’s side secured a 1-0 win...
Finidi George Criticizes Refereeing Decisions in Enyimba’s Loss to Lobi Stars
Finidi George, the head coach of Enyimba FC, has voiced his strong dissatisfaction with the refereeing during his team’s recent Match Day 29...
NPFL: Rangers remain on top despite losing in Katsina, Lobi stars stop Enyimba
As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) gradually winding up, Rangers International of Enugu maintained top spot on log despite going down to...
NPFL: Enyimba fall to Lobi Stars, Katsina Utd beat Rangers in seven-goal thriller
Holders Enyimba went down to a 1-0 defeat against Lobi Stars in Lafia on Sunday. Alao Danbani scored the decisive goal two minutes before the hour...
EPL: Aina Plays 90 Minutes As Tottenham Edge Nottingham Forest
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina played all 90 minutes as Tottenham edged Nottingham Forest 3-1 in Sunday's Premier League game.
The Nigerian...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Lobi Stars close in on leaders Enugu Rangers after home win over Enyimba
Lobi Stars today closed in on NPFL table toppers Enugu Rangers after a 1-0 win against front runners Enyimba as Rangers push for the championship...
NPFL: Rangers Fall To Katsina United; Retain Top Spot, Lobi Stars Stop Enyimba
Rangers maintained top spot on the Nigeria Premier Football League table despite going down to a 4-3 defeat against Katsina United at the Muhammadu...
NPFL: Enyimba targets Victory against Lobi Stars
Finidi George has emphasized the importance of peak performance as his Enyimba side gear up to face off against league rivals Lobi Stars in a...
Finidi reveals Enyimba’s mission against Lobi Stars
Enyimba technical adviser Finidi George has reiterated his team’s desire to secure a good result in their matchday 29 tie against Lobi Stars....
Lobi Stars Vs Enyimba: Finidi George eyes away victory
Enyimba FC’s Head Coach, Finidi George, is eyeing a crucial away victory as his team prepares to take on Lobi Stars in a highly anticipated Match...
Clubs battle for points across nine NPFL venues
Another exciting weekend is expected in the Nigeria Premier Football League with nine games on the card across different venues. Lobi Stars will...
Sporting Lagos vow to recover dropped week 28 points at Heartland
Dissatisfied with the way they dropped two points in their Week 28 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) game against Lobi Stars on Wednesday,...
Finidi wants fair officiating in Enyimba vs Lobi Stars
Enyimba technical adviser Finidi George said he expects fair officiating in their Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Lobi Stars. Lobi...
‘ Enyimba is not a threat to Lobi Stars ‘ – Eugene Agagbe declares
Head coach of Lobi Stars FC Eugene Agagbe, speaking ahead of the highly anticipated Match Day 29 NPFL showdown between Lobi Stars and Enyimba FC,...
Agagbe positive about Lobi Stars title chances
Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe is confident his team will surmount all hurdles to win the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title this...
Lobi Stars Coach Confident of NPFL Title Victory
Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe, exuded confidence in...
NPFL: Lobi star cage Sporting Lagos, Enyimba whitewash Kano Pillars, Niger Tonadoes dim Insurance in Benin
Lobi Stars on Wednesday played a one-all draw in the week 28 fixture against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos to remain a...
NPFL: Enyimba Thrash Kano Pillars, Doma United Halt Barren Streak
NPFL: Enyimba Thrash Kano Pillars, Doma United Halt Barren Streak
Enyimba thrashed Kano Pillars 5-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League...
Lobi boss defends squad rotation in Federation Cup final
Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe says the decision to rotate his squad in the Benue State Federation Cup is to improve the fitness of the...
“No Discrimination Between Men’s And Women’s Football In Benue,” Says Paul Edeh
The Chairman of the Benue State Football Association, Barrister Paul Edeh, has announced that there will be no discrimination between men and...
Benue State Federation Cup success good omen for Lobi Stars – Agagbe
Lobi Stars technical adviser Eugene Agagbe says the club’s triumph in the Benue State Federation Cup will serve as a morale booster ahead of their...
How Nigerian defender Abraham Onahi Ogbu played with a torn ACL for three years, got rejected by Göteborg, crowd-funded for surgery before breakthrough with Östersund
It was the culmination of a long-held dream for former Lobi Stars wing-back, Ogbu Abraham Onahi, who signed for Swedish second division club,...
Lobi Stars get Suur boost ahead of Federation Cup final
Lobi Stars forward, Kumaga Suur has returned to training after his injury lay-off, DAILY POST reports. Suur has been out of action for several...
‘ NPFL title race still wide open ‘ – Lobi Stars Coach declares
Lobi Stars’ head coach Eugene Agagbe says that the 2023/2024 NPFL season remains wide open for any team to clinch the title, following their recent...
NPFL: Lobi Stars still on course for title despite Bayelsa United draw – Agagbe
Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe remains optimistic of his team’s title chances despite the disappointing home draw with Bayelsa United on...
Teamwork key to Bayelsa United’s draw against Lobi Stars — Malik
Bayelsa United forward, Kehinde Malik believes that teamwork was key to his team’s 1-1 away draw against Lobi Stars. Malik admitted that the game...
2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 27 results
The following are the results of Match Day 27 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Katsina United FC...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers go top after Oriental Derby win
Enugu Rangers are the new leaders of the NPFL after they won the ‘Oriental Derby’at Heartland and Lobi Stars were held to a draw at home by Bayelsa...
NPFL: Rangers Beat Heartland In Oriental Derby; Secure Top Spot, Akwa United Win Away
Rangers secured top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League following a 2-1 victory against Heartland in their oriental clash in Aba on...
Lobi Stars duo doubtful for Bayelsa United clash
The duo of Moses Tsehuan and Suur Kumaga are doubtful for Lobi Stars’ matchday 27 fixture against Bayelsa United, DAILY POST reports. Both players...
NPFL threatens to sanction Bayelsa United over ‘false’ accusation
The Nigeria Professional Football League has directed Bayelsa United to provide substantial evidence of their allegation against Lobi Stars....
Lobi Stars debunk Bayelsa United’s foul play charge
Lobi Stars have debunked claims by Bayelsa United on plans to influence the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 27 fixture between both teams....
NPFL: Shooting Stars Win Over Remo Stars Sparks Continental Ticket Hope For Ogunbote
Shooting Stars manager, Gbenga Ogunbote, told reporters that their record-breaking win over Remo Stars, proves that his team can still qualify for...
Shooting Stars cruise to Derby Victory, Rangers Edge Past Lobi Stars
In a thrilling NPFL matches over the weekend, Shooting Stars FC emerged victorious with a resounding 2-0 win over Remo Stars at the Lekan Salami...
Ilechukwu Credits Team Effort for Confidence-Boosting Victory Over Lobi Stars
Enugu Rangers manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and highlighted the importance of their victory over...
Ilechukwu delighted with Rangers’ win over Lobi Stars
Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has said victory over Lobi Stars will boost his team’s confidence. The Flying Antelopes extended their...
Rangers Reignite Title Race With Win Over League Leaders Lobi Stars
March 18, (THEWILL)- Enugu Rangers defeated Lobi Stars 2-1 in a closely contested Nigerian Professional Football League match on Sunday. Godwin...
NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba with important wins in title race
Rangers and Enyimba close the gap on leaders Lobi Stars at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with valuable wins in the...
NPFL: Rangers keep title hopes alive with victory over Lobi Stars in Enugu
The win takes Rangers to 45 points behind Lobi with 46 points, while they travel away to Heartland in Owerri next Wednesday.
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NPFL matchday 26 summary: Lobi Stars
The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League entered its matchday 26 on Sunday, March 12, 2024. Here’s a summary of the latest matchday in the...
NPFL: Rangers pip Lobi Stars 2 – 1 in Enugu
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, Sunday evening defeated visiting Lobi Stars by 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu in the ongoing...
NPFL: 3SC edge Remo Stars in South West derby, Rangers beat Lobi
Shooting Stars recorded their first South West derby win against Remo Stars, beating the visitors 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba,...
NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos continue winning streak at home, Remo Stars taste another derby loss, Lobi Stars stay top
It was another entertaining matchday in the Nigeria Professional Football League, this time, an all-Sunday affair. Soccernet.ng reports all of the...
NPFL ROUNDUP: Enugu Rangers, Enyimba climb to Top 3 after home wins
Enugu Rangers and Enyimba today moved into the Top 3 bracket on the NPFL table after important home wins. Rangers beat league leaders Lobi Stars...
Ugwueze upbeat Rangers will beat Lobi Stars in Enugu
Rangers midfielder, Chinemerem Ugwueze is anticipating a tough battle against Lobi Stars. The Flying Antelopes will be up against league leaders...