At Eunisell party, Abia Warriors promise to succeed on all fronts

Players and officials of Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Abia Warriors of Umuahia, have pledged to work hard for success in both the...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA May 4

Presidential Cup: Abia Warriors Progress To Round Of 32

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia moved to the round of 32 of the on-going Presidential Cup, after defeating Oyo State champions Ilaji...
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG May 2

PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP ROUND OF 16 BEGINS

Abia Warriors News As the Presidential Cup continues across the country today, Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia will lock horns with Oyo...
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG May 2

NPFL: Okocha stirs debate for use of VAR in the Nigerian League

Okocha, spotted among the crowd at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena for the clash between Sporting Lagos and Abia Warriors, made a gesture towards the...
PREMIUM TIMES Apr 30

Chiamaka Nnadozie Secures Goalkeeper of the Season Award in French D1 Arkema League

Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie, the formidable Nigerian goalkeeper, has clinched the prestigious Goalkeeper of the Season title in the 2023/24 D1 Arkema...
SPORTS247 Apr 30

NPFL: Abia Warriors Lose To Sporting Lagos

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia came short in the pulsating Matchday 32 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League losing 2-4 to...
SPORTS247 Apr 29

Sporting Lagos Take First Win Under Biffo

Six goals, a penalty save and plenty of action was present at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena as Sporting Lagos won their first game under new coach,...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 29

Biffo Explains Philosophy, Promises To Deliver Good Football To Lagosians

New Sporting Lagos head coach, Abdullahi Biffo has expressed his commitment to entertaining the fans with attractive football while also striving...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 29

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 28

NPFL: Abia Warriors captain, Njoku sure of positive result against Sporting Lagos

Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku has said he is optimistic that the team will get a positive result against Sporting Lagos. Njoku stated that...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 27

Rivers United’s Outstanding Fixtures Get Dates As NPFL Is Paused

Rivers United would be completing their backlog of fixtures on May 18 before the resumption of the league from a temporary break meant to allow the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 26

Sporting Lagos battle ready for Abia Warriors clash

Sporting Lagos have expressed the players’ readiness for the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 32 fixture against Abia Warriors. The modest...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 26

Bayelsa United Coach Okara: ‘The Result Didn’t Reflect the Game Per Se ‘Bayelsa United head coach Reflect on Loss to Abia Warriors in NPFL MD 31

Bayelsa United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Abia Warriors in the NPFL. Despite the loss, Coach Meremu Okara remains hopeful about the team’s...
SPORTS247 Apr 22

Abia Warriors Coach Orji: ‘Once You Play Well, You Always Have a Shirt’ as Abia Warriors Clinch Victory Over Bayelsa United in NPFL MD 31

Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 victory against Bayelsa United in their NPFL MD 31 clash. The win was a testament to the team’s tactical prowess and...
SPORTS247 Apr 22

Abia Warriors Coach, Bethel Oji, Reflects on Narrow Win Over Bayelsa United

Abia Warriors head coach, Bethel Oji, has admitted that his team faced a tough challenge in securing a 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United. Oji...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 22

Abia Warriors struggled against Bayelsa United – Bethel Oji

Abia Warriors head coach, Bethel Oji has confessed his team laboured to a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United. Oji claimed that his tactical intelligence...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 22

Meremu Okara Blames Loss of Concentration for Bayelsa United’s Defeat to Abia Warriors

Bayelsa United’s head coach, Meremu Okara, has attributed his team’s 1-0 loss to Abia Warriors to a lapse in concentration during the crucial...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 21

NPFL MD29: Obi’s Goal Downs Bayelsa United In Umuahia

Samson Obi emerged the match winner as his late goal secured all the three points at stake for Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia in the epic...
SPORTS247 Apr 21

Okara reacts to Bayelsa United’s defeat to Abia Warriors

Bayelsa United head coach, Meremu Okara says loss of concentration was the reason for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors. Okara believes that...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 21

Obi’s Goal Downs Bayelsa United In Umuahia

Samson Obi emerged the match winner as his late goal secured all the three points at stake for Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia in today’s...
KICK442.COM Apr 20

Sporting Lagos appoint Abdullahi Biffo new head coach

Sporting Lagos have announced the appointment of Abdullahi Biffo as their new head coach. Biffo takes over from Paul Offor, who was sacked by the...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 19

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 19

Excitement In Owerri As Heartland FC Returns To Home Ground Months After NPFL Ban

There is excitement in Owerri as the Heartland Football Club is set to play their next home game at the Dan Anyiam stadium Owerri months after the...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA Apr 18

Nigeria: Rangers, Enyimba Win 'Oriental Derbies' As Akwa Whip Tornadoes 4-1

[Daily Trust] Enugu Rangers yesterday consolidated on their leadership of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 3-2...
ALLAFRICA.COM Apr 17

Rangers Survive Abia Warriors’ to Keep Top Spot In NPFL

Rangers defeated Abia Warriors retained top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Tuesday. The post Rangers Survive Abia Warriors’ to...
BRILA Apr 17

“We made a lot of errors…” Coach Reflects on Victory Over Abia Warriors

Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has shared his thoughts on his team’s hard-fought 3-2 victory against Abia Warriors in the oriental derby...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 17

Ilechukwu Reacts to Thrilling Win

Enugu Rangers gaffer, Fidelis Ilechukwu has reacted to his team’s intriguing win over Abia Warriors as they solidify their grip on the top spot of...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 17

Saviour relishes Rangers’ derby victory over Abia Warriors

Rangers midfielder Isaac Saviour has expressed his excitement after scoring in the club’s oriental derby win against Abia Warriors. Saviour opened...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 17

NPFL MD30: Abia Warriors Lose To Rangers In Oriental Derby

Abia Warriors lost the Oriental bragging rights after going down 3-2 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Read Also: Nigeria U-18 Women’s Handball...
SPORTS247 Apr 17

Rangers extend lead; Enyimba claim derby rights

Rangers International of Enugu extended their lead at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League table following a 3-2 win over Abia...
ACLSPORTS.COM Apr 17

Ilechukwu reflects on Rangers’ oriental derby win against Abia Warriors

Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reflected on the team’s hard-earned victory against Abia Warriors. The Flying Antelopes won the...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 17

Rangers coach Ilechukwu laments ‘many errors’ in home win

Enugu Rangers maintained top spot in the NPFL after a 3-2 derby win over Abia Warriors, but coach Fidelis Ilechukwu said they could have killed off...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Apr 17

NPFL: Enyimba pile pressure on leaders Rangers after ‘Oriental Derby’ win

Chuks Nweze With agencies Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, the Flying Antelopes, Tuesday defeated visiting Abia Warriors of Umahua by...
BLUEPRINT.NG Apr 17

Goalfest in Enugu as Rangers maintain NPFL lead

Enugu Rangers, yesterday, defeated Abia Warriors in a week 30 five-goal thriller at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Nigerian Premier Football...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Apr 17

NPFL: Rangers floor Abia Warriors in five-goal thriller, Enyimba win derby

Rangers maintained the top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Enugu. The two...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 16

UCL: Bayern Munich Have Slight Advantage Over Arsenal –Tuchel

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed that the Bavarians have slight advantage over Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 16

NPFL: Rangers Maintain Top Spot After Edging Abia Warriors In Five-Goal Thriller

Enugu Rangers edged Abia Warriors 3-2 in the Oriental derby at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu, in week 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 16

NPFL ROUNDUP: Enyimba pile pressure on leaders Enugu Rangers after ‘Oriental Derby’ win

Today, Enugu Rangers may have consolidated leadership of the NPFL after a 3-2 win against Abia Warriors, but defending champions Enyimba stayed...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Apr 16

Abia Warriors’ Captain Augustine Njoku Confident Ahead of Oriental Derby with Rangers

Augustine Njoku, the captain of Abia Warriors, is filled with optimism as his team gears up for the highly-anticipated oriental derby clash against...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 16

”The game against Rangers is like a normal game to us….” Oji says confidently ahead of Rangers Clash

Abia Warriors head coach, Bethel Oji, is maintaining a calm demeanor ahead of their upcoming clash against Rangers in matchday 30 of the Nigeria...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 16

Njoku talks up Rangers, Abia Warriors oriental derby

Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku is optimistic of a good outing in the oriental derby clash with Rangers. The highly anticipated Nigeria...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 16

We’re not scared of Rangers – Abia Warriors boss, Oji

Abia Warriors head coach Bethel Oji says his team is unperturbed about the position of their matchday 30 opponent Rangers on the Nigeria Premier...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 16

Enugu Rangers host Abia Warriors as title race hits homestretch

League leaders, Enugu Rangers, will host Abia Warriors as they bid for only their second Nigerian Premier Football League title in eight years. The...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Apr 16

Rangers coach Ilechukwu seeks return to winning ways in oriental derby

Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says it is important for his team to return to winning ways again following their defeat to Katsina United...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 15

Olawoyin Provides Second League Assist As Rizespor Bag Third Straight Win

Ibrahim Olawoyin provided an assist as Rizespor defeated Antalyaspor 3-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. It was Olawoyin's second assist with...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 15

NPFL announces new dates for matchday 30 fixtures

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has once again rescheduled the matchday 30 fixtures, DAILY POST reports. Three games were initially...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 13

NPFL: Abia Warriors goalie Ishaku returns for Rangers clash

Goalkeeper Ali Ishaku is set to make a return to Abia Warriors squad for their oriental derby clash against Rangers. Ishaku has been sidelined with...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 13

Enugu Rangers Midfielder Saviour Godwin Stays Resolute Despite Loss, Focuses on Next Challenge

Enugu Rangers midfielder Saviour Godwin remains undeterred despite the team’s recent 4-3 loss to Katsina United, emphasizing their unwavering...
SPORTS247 Apr 10

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 9

Coach Mangut Displeased With 1-0 Loss to Abia Warriors

Plateau United head coach, Mbwas Mangut, expressed disappointment following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors in their matchday 28 encounter...
SPORTS247 Apr 4

Plateau United Blames Loss on Lapse in Concentration

Plateau United’s technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, attributed his team’s 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors to a loss of concentration during the game....
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 4

Mbwas Mangut Reflects on Plateau United’s Defeat to Abia Warriors

Plateau United’s technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has attributed his team’s 1-0 loss to Abia Warriors to a lapse in concentration during the match....
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 4

Mangut reflects on Plateau United’s defeat to Abia Warriors

Plateau United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut says loss of concentration was the reason for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors. Mangut admitted...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 4

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 3

Abia Warriors Bounce Back To Winning Ways: Beat Plateau United 1-0

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia secured all the three points at stake after beating Plateau United of Jos 1-0 in the Matchday 28 of the...
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Apr 3

Njoku upbeat Abia Warriors will beat Plateau United

Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku says the team is adequately prepared for their clash against Plateau United. Njoku said the Abia State...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 2

Enyimba Assistant Coach Olanrewaju Yemi Targets NPFL Title Amidst State Federation Cup Loss

Enyimba’s assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, has reiterated the team’s primary objective to defend their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Apr 1

Abia Warriors defeat Enyimba to clinch Abia State FA Cup title

In a thrilling final showdown at the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors emerged victorious in the Abia State Football Association Cup,...
SPORTSRATION.COM Apr 1

Yemi reiterates Enyimba’s desire to retain NPFL title

Enyimba assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi says the team’s focus is to retain the Nigeria Premier Football League title. The defending NPFL champions...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 1

Plateau United will cope with fixture congestion – Mangut

Plateau United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut is optimistic that his players will be refreshed for the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 28...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 28

NFF Steps Down Referee Abdulmalik Abdulmalik Following Controversial Officiating

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Development Unit has announced the immediate stepping down of referee Abdulmalik Abdulmalik from...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 26

NFF suspends referee for wrong calls in Katsina-Abia Warriors’ game

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Development Unit, yesterday, announced that it is stepping down referee, Abdulmalik Abdulmalik, from...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Mar 26

NFF suspends referee Abdulmalik from officiating in NPFL

The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended centre referee Abdul Malik from officiating in the...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 25

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...
NEWSDIARYONLINE.COM Mar 24

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 24

NPFL postpones Rivers United’s next three games

The Nigeria Premier Football League has postponed the matchday 27, 28 and 29 games involving Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The postponed games...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 23

Enyimba, Abia Warriors To Source Stars From Secondary School Games

Reigning champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Abia Warriors and Abia Comets of Umuahia have...
LEADERSHIP.NG Mar 20

Enyimba, Abia Warriors to source stars from Abia Secondary school games

Reigning champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Abia Warriors and Abia Comets of Umuahia have...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 19

NPFL MD 26: Abia Warriors Draw At Home To Sunshine Stars

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia were held to a goalless draw by Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure in a Matchday 26 encounter of the...
SPORTS247 Mar 18

Kennedy Boboye Praises Teamwork in Sunshine Stars’ Goalless Draw Against Abia Warriors

Sunshine Stars’ technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, credited teamwork as the driving force behind his team’s goalless draw against Abia Warriors....
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 18

Sunshine Stars coach gives reason for draw against Abia Warriors

Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye says teamwork was key to his team’s goalless draw against Abia Warriors. Boboye said his team was...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 18

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...
SPORTSRATION.COM Mar 17

NPFL: Abia Warriors Goalkeeper Sure Of Victory Against Sunshine Stars

Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Femi Thomas has expressed optimism ahead of their matchday 26 fixture against Sunshine Stars. The veteran goalkeeper said...
LEADERSHIP.NG Mar 17

Thomas upbeat of Abia Warriors’ victory against Sunshine Stars

Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Femi Thomas has expressed optimism ahead of their matchday 26 fixture against Sunshine Stars. The veteran goalkeeper said...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 16

Abia Warriors coach plans new approach against Sunshine Stars

Abia Warriors interim head coach Bethel Oji has revealed that the team will introduce a different approach for their next game against Sunshine...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 15

Heartland Coach Obi On ‘Cloud Nine’ After Stopping 17-Match Winless Run

Christian Obi, a former Nigeria goalkeeper was emotionally swept off his feet Wednesday evening after his club, Heartland FC, broke their awful...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 15

I’m Best Candidate For Super Eagles Head Coach Job – Henry Makinwa

Former Super Eagles forward Henry Makinwa believes that he is the most qualified coach among the coaches who have applied to head the national...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 14

Obi elated as Heartland end winless streak

Heartland technical adviser, Christian Obi has expressed his delight after the Naze Millionaires picked their first win in the Nigeria Premier...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 14

Heartland FC Coach Christian Obi Ends Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory over Abia Warriors

Heartland of Owerri coach, Christian Obi has expressed immense joy at breaking the winless streak in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season. After...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 14

Plateau United thrash Gombe 4-0 as Remo Stars edge Enyimba 1-0

Plateau United, yesterday, thrashed Gombe United 4-0 to climb to the second position in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table, just as...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Mar 14

Abia Warriors Coach Bethel Oji Analyzes Loss to Heartland FC, Highlights Need for Improved Concentration and Intensity Ahead of Sunshine Clash

In a post-match interview following Abia Warriors’ 2-0 defeat to Heartland FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Coach Bethel Oji...
SPORTS247 Mar 13

NPFL: Lobi Stars Maintain Top Spot, Shooting Stars Win Away

Lobi Stars maintained their position at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League following a hard-earned 3-2 win against Rivers United at...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 13

Njoku Confident Ahead of Oriental Derby

Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku, has expressed the team’s readiness for the upcoming oriental derby against Heartland. Njoku revealed that...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 13

Abia Warriors seek derby spoils against Heartland

Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku says the team is battle-ready for the oriental derby against Heartland. Njoku revealed that the target of...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 13

Lobi Stars hold Abia Warriors in Umuahia

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia were forced to a one-all draw by Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi in a week 24 tie of the 2023/2024...
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Mar 11

Abia Warriors coach Oji gives reason for draw against Lobi Stars

Abia Warriors coach Bethel Oji says loss of concentration was the reason for his team’s 1-1 draw against Lobi Stars. The Warriors were denied the...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 11

Lobi Stars Coach Commends Renovation of Umuahia Township Stadium Playing Turf

Eugene Agagbe, the head coach of Lobi Stars, has expressed commendation for the extensive renovation work carried out on the playing turf of the...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 11

Eugene Agagbe Commends Players Despite Draw Against Abia Warriors

Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe, attributed his team’s away draw against Abia Warriors to the hard work of his players, emphasizing their...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Mar 11

Lobi Stars coach commends renovation work on Umuahia Township Stadium

Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe has commended the renovation work carried out on the playing turf of the Umuahia Township Stadium. The Umuahia...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 11

Sporting Lagos thrash Remo Stars as Lobi Stars hold Abia Warriors in Umuahia

Remo Stars got their biggest defeat of the season, yesterday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, where Sporting Lagos dented their Nigerian...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Mar 11
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