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By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was an interesting weekend in the EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 11 as 24 goals were scored in Ten Matches across different venues in the Country. In Lagos,Inter Lagos search for a Home win continues,Ranchers Bees got their first point on the road,Barau FC played their Seventh draw the highest by any team this Season and for the Four in a row and Nasarawa Utd finally conceded and lost a game after Five Matches. Nasarawa Utd not only concedes a goal in Five Matches but also suffered their first defeat in Six Games in Kano as they bow down to Kano Pillars 2-0 at Sani Abacha Stadium. The biggest game of the week which was between Rivers Utd and Rangers International,though it ended in a draw but the story surrounding the refusal of the Home Team to grant the Broadcast partners permission to set up their equipment for the live broadcast saying it wasn’t in the live broadcast scheduled for the Matchday based on what was communicated to them but a different letter show...

By Ado Salisu  Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has suspended his community intervention projects in Gombe State, alleging political victimisation involving Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and some associates of the governor.  The suspended initiatives include the ongoing Emir’s Championship Cup, which has reached the semi-final stage, and activities planned to commemorate the centenary of Hassan Central Primary School, Gombe.  Gara Gombe announced the decision in a statement signed by his media aide, Azubuike Nathaniel, saying the suspension would remain in force until further notice.  He said the decision followed what he described as a conspiracy and coordinated campaign of political victimisation against him. According to the statement, the projects, implemented under the Green with Green (GWG) and Gombe Grassroot Movement (GGM), were established and solely funded by Gara Gombe to promote youth development, identify talents and foster peaceful coexistence across the st...

By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye Eight matches were played over the weekend across the country. Rivers United's unbeaten run ended in Benin, Shooting Stars earned their first away point, while North Central teams Nasarawa United and Niger Tornadoes continued their impressive performances as they defeated Abia State teams Enyimba (at home) and Abia Warriors (away) 1-0 respectively. The Southwest Derby between Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars in Lagos delivered as expected, with Shooting Stars claiming their first away point of the season. Another thing that caught my attention was that while a lot of EuroMatch NPFL teams are amplifying their travels by air, Shooting Stars showcased how they used rail to travel to Lagos by train. Nasarawa United's impressive performance in the league continues - four wins and one draw in their last five games, six goals scored and zero conceded. It was a top-class performance from three of the four National U23 team invitees - goalkeeper Chinemerem, Joef...

  By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was a Goals galore week even though Two games ended goalless,Kano Pillars suffered their first defeat of the 2026/2027 EuroMatch NPFL Season in Jos,Shooting Stars woes continue and Sporting Lagos win their first Home game of the Season. Kano Pillars suffered their first loss of the Season in a woeful manner as they didn’t only surrender the three points to Plateau Utd but were humiliated by the Gbenga Ogunbote tutored side. Rivers Utd held Abia Warriors in Aba which means they are the only team yet to lose a game this Season in the EuroMatch NPFL. For the third straight Week this Season,NO away win in the EuroMatch NPFL on Matchday 8,there were Seven 7️⃣ wins and Three 3️⃣ Draws over the weekend. Sporting Lagos secured their first Home win in the EuroMatch NPFL this Season after coming back from a goal down to beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Barau FC drop their first point at home this Season after playing out a 2-2 D...

  By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was an entertaining week in all the Ten Matches played over the weekend starting from the only game played on Saturday in Kano to the remaining fixtures that were played on Sunday. Kano Pillars and Rivers Utd are now the only Teams that are still unbeaten in the Seven-week-Old League. The Matchday 7 looks like the previous Matchday 6 in terms of results. Seven Home wins and Three draws were recorded across which means another week without an away win making it Three out of Seven Matchdays with no away wins. Bendel Insurance ended Barau FC’s unbeaten run in Benin with a 4-1 win. With Barau losing to the Benin Arsenals, it now means only Kano Pillars and Rivers Utd are unbeaten in the league. After holding Kano Pillars to 1-1 Draw in Kano,Sporting Lagos have now won more points (7) on the road than any other team in the League. Kano Pillars have failed to win at least One of their Double home matches for the first in their history,drawing Enyimba (0-0) ...

COO Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo Warns of Suspension, Expulsion and NFF Disciplinary Action ‎By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The Nationwide League One (NLO) has drawn a hard line against the growing trend of private football competitions in Nigeria, issuing a formal Cease and Desist Order to all its affiliated clubs. ‎In a strongly-worded circular signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, and addressed to all NLO clubs through their respective State Football Associations, the league's secretariat declared participation in unauthorized private leagues as "unauthorized, irregular, and a direct violation of the statutes and regulations governing football in Nigeria." ‎The letter, titled “CEASE AND DESIST ORDER – ENGAGEMENT IN UNAUTHORISED PRIVATE LEAGUES” was also extended to all clubs currently participating or intending to participate in any private league within the jurisdiction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ‎NLO: Stop Immediately or Face Sanctions ‎The N...