The president congratulated the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in 38 matches, ahead of their closest rival, Rivers United.

President Tinubu recalled the incredible run of Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won multiple league and FA Cup titles, especially in 1975, when they reached the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and in 1977, when they won the African Cup Winners’ Cup.

“I must also congratulate Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the victory of Rangers International FC. This victory is an obvious fruit of his administration’s investments in youth and sports in the state. I commend him.

“As one of the oldest clubs in Nigeria, Rangers have produced some of the nation’s finest football players who went on to make the country proud on the global stage. I am proud of their achievement,” the president said.

Tinubu also commended Rivers United for an excellent performance throughout the tournament and for demonstrating good sportsmanship.

He wished both Rangers International FC and Rivers United the very best as they represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League.

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The match at Lafia Township Stadium was played behind closed doors following a sanction imposed by the NPFL board.

The sanction followed crowd disturbances involving Nasarawa United supporters during their previous home fixture.

Victor Chimezie converted a 43rd-minute penalty to give the Solid Miners the lead before Ngegi Oluka-Efor doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute.

Habibi Alakija sealed victory with a third goal in the 74th minute, securing all three points for the Lafia-based side.

Nasarawa United sit sixth on the table with 53 points, while Warri Wolves remain 17th with 43 points.

Technical Adviser, Mbwas Mangut, said, “I am delighted with the maximum points from this match.

“We are in a difficult situation because we must win our remaining matches to challenge for the title and secure a continental ticket.”

Mangut said the team would approach the remaining fixtures seriously, aiming to win both home and away to reach their target position.

Source: NAN

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The result ended Shooting Stars’ four-match home winning streak.

The encounter, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, was characterised by physical play, resilience and strong fighting spirit from both sides.

In the ongoing 2025/2026 NPFL season, Shooting Stars have recorded 15 wins, six draws and 13 losses, placing them fifth on the 20-team table with 51 points from 34 matches.

The Ibadan side have been impressive at home, posting 13 wins, three draws and one loss, but have struggled on the road with two wins, three draws and 12 losses.

They have scored 35 goals so far this season.

Kwara United, on their part, have recorded 11 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses, placing them 16th on the table with 40 points from 34 matches.

Their home form stands at 10 wins, five draws and two losses, while their away performance remains poor with one win, five draws and 11 losses.

The team have scored 29 goals this season.

Source: NAN

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Chidozie Okorie opened scoring in the 11th minute, giving the home side an early lead.

Ahmed Musa doubled the advantage in the 45th minute to put Kano Pillars in firm control before the break.

The match, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, saw both sides create chances, but Kano Pillars were more clinical in front of goal.

Speaking after the match, Kano Pillars Head Coach, Muhammad Babaganaru, commended his players for their determination and teamwork.

He said the victory, which earned the team three points and a clean sheet, was a collective effort and crucial in moving the club out of the relegation zone.

Babaganaru noted that the result had boosted the team’s confidence, stressing the need to sustain the momentum and secure more points, including away fixtures.

He also praised the players’ attitude and improved defensive organisation, adding that the team remained compact in spite of  a brief dip following tactical adjustments.

Enyimba Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsch, described the encounter as difficult, noting that his team failed to perform to expectation.

“We lost again, and it is not a good situation. The home team used their advantage well and controlled key moments of the game,” he said.

Deutsch said his side made costly mistakes and were duly punished, adding that Kano Pillars deserved the victory.

He acknowledged that Enyimba were in a difficult position but expressed optimism that the team could turn things around.

“The league is not over yet. We will go back, correct our mistakes and prepare properly for the next match,” he said.

Source: NAN

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Shooting Stars have a record in the 2025/26 NPFL league season of 13 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.

3SC’s performance currently places the team in 6th position on the NPFL Table, winning approximately 45 per cent of matches.

Shooting Stars’s home form statistics currently stands at 11 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, while their away form is considered average, as a result of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses.

In the rescheduled Match Day 24 against River United  in Ibadan, Shooting stars showed resilience and clear precision to secure all three points in a game that featured physical intensity, determination and display of skills.

Sodiq Ibrahim broke the deadlock for Shooting Stars in the 33rd minute, giving the home side the lead against the visitors.

Rivers United fought back and were rewarded in the 69th minute when Wasiu Falolu drew level, setting up a tense finale.

Shooting stars’ coach, Nurudeen Aweroro,  brought in Qamar Adegoke and Justice Apaingolo for Ayobami Junior and  Sodiq Ibrahim respectively in 60th minute to boost attacking force of the team.

The substitution later paid off as Qamar Adegoke stoppage time strike at 1 minute into extra time gave shooting stars the hard earned victory.

The win has brought Shooting Stars up to 6th place on the league table after 29 matches, while Rivers United remain top despite the setback, with a game in hand.

Source: NAN

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The 2025/2026 NPFL Match Day 19 fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena attracted a large and vocal crowd.

The Oga Boys broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Alfred Odinaka fired a fierce half-volley into the bottom corner after a blocked free kick.

Ikorodu City pressed for a second goal through high-intensity counter-attacks, but Remo Stars’ defence stood firm to deny further scoring opportunities.

Speaking after the match, Remo Stars coach, Sulaiman Folarin, described the defeat as unfortunate, insisting his side deserved a better outcome.

“We are unfortunate not to have won this game because we came with the mindset of winning.

“The boys did their best, but a moment of lost concentration cost us dearly. We played well against Ikorodu City,” Folarin said.

Source: NAN

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The match at the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday reflected the hosts’ growing confidence as they seized full control early.

Anas Yusuf struck twice for the Solid Miners, scoring in the 38th and 46th minutes to energise the home crowd.

Garba Mohammed added a third in the 48th minute, sealing the result and securing all available points for the Lafia side.

The win marked a notable turnaround for a team that had recently slipped down the league table in frustrating fashion.

Nasarawa United returned to the top of the NPFL standings with 27 points, while Elkanemi sit 12 with 18 points.

Technical Adviser Mbwas Mangut praised his players, saying their improved ball circulation made a clear difference throughout the contest.

“We tried something different today and it worked,” Mangut said, expressing delight at securing maximum points from the encounter.

He added that the team would approach each match with seriousness and discipline to protect their position on the table.

Elkanemi’s Technical Adviser, Kabiru Dogo, described the outing as one of their poorest performances of the season.

Dogo said football occasionally delivered such results, stressing that the league remained a marathon rather than a sprint.

He said his side would push harder in upcoming matches to remain competitive until the final week of the campaign.

Source: NAN

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The only goal of the match was scored by Ahmed Abubakar in 31st minute of the match to give the visitors the lifeline before the interval.

In a post match interview, Wikki Tourist coach, Abdul Maikaba, expressed happiness over the outcome of the match.

Maikaba said he told the players to go for the win, knowing that Enyimba International FC Stadium was a good atmosphere for players to express themselves with maximum protection.

“We planned to open the score before our host and it worked out for us; we would have scored more goals but all things being the same.

“I know that this will motivate the players to do better in the next matches of the season and to finish the league well,” Maikaba said.

Meanwhile, Enyimba FC coach Stanley Eguma boycotted the post match interview as usual and that made it the second time he ignored the newsmen.

The first was when his team lost 2-1 to Warri Wolves at home in which he left the journalists waiting in vain at the press room.

The win lifted Wikki Tourist to seventh possible on the league table with 19 points while Enyimba slumped to the 11th position with 17 points after 13 matches.

Source: NAN

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The match day four fixture between the two teams was played at the Lafia Township Stadium.

Garba Mohammed scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute, capitalising on a defensive error by the visiting team to secure the three points for the home team.

Nasarawa United is currently fifth on the log with seven points, while Wikki Tourists is fourth with seven points in spite losing the game in Lafia.

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In a post-match interview, the Technical Adviser of Nasarawa United, Mbwas Mangut, expressed joy for getting maximum points in the game against a difficult side.

He appreciated his players for stopping the visiting club from distributing the ball, and putting  pressure on his team.

Mangut commended his team for defending the goal from first half to the end of the match.

On his part, Abdul Maikaba, Coach of Wikki Tourists, said his boys played well but unfortunately lost the game due to an error from the defence.

He explained that they wanted to end the first half goalless so that the pressure would be on the home team in the second half, but unfortunately they conceded a goal in the first half.

Source: NAN

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Both sides, yet to record a win this season, displayed early determination to ease tension among their fans.

Sodiq Ibrahim opened scoring for 3SC in the ninth minute, firing a powerful strike from distance into Ikorodu’s net to hand the hosts an early advantage.

Ikorodu’s Kelechi Onwe almost equalised in the 34th minute, but his header beat goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal before being cleared off the line by a defender.

Shola Adelani’s timely strike restored parity for Ikorodu City on the stroke of half-time. Despite tactical substitutions from both sides, the encounter eventually ended in a stalemate.

At the post-match briefing, 3SC Head Coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, said his side had planned to win convincingly but were left disappointed after another frustrating draw.

Aweroro added that the team showed improvement compared to their first home game, but must return to the drawing board for further adjustments and improvements.

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Ikorodu City’s Coach, Bright Ozegbagbei, praised his players’ spirited response to conceding early, which resulted in their equaliser shortly before half-time, keeping them competitive in the contest.

He stressed that the league season remained young, noting that there was still enough time to work on the squad for stronger performances in upcoming fixtures.

3SC are currently 15th on the table with two points from three games, following earlier losses to Bayelsa United and Bendel Insurance.

Source: NAN

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