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NPFL Faces Questions Over Suspended ₦15m Rivers United Sanction

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is facing scrutiny over its decision to suspend a ₦15 million fine and the deduction of three points and three goals against Rivers United following a dispute over television broadcast access during their match against Rangers International.

NPFL: Rangers Stay Top After Late Escape at Barau as Rivers United Close In

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Rangers needed a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 2–2 at Barau and stay top of the NPFL, with Rivers United just one point behind.

NPFL Warns Coaches, Officials of Sanctions Over Public Attacks on Referees

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The NPFL has warned club coaches and officials that further disparaging public comments about referees or the league could trigger disciplinary action, pointing clubs back to formal grievance channels.

Rangers Go Top as Enyimba Beat Shooting Stars for First NPFL Win

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Rangers moved top of the NPFL after beating Warri Wolves 1-0, while Enyimba finally claimed their first league win with a 4-2 victory over Shooting Stars.

NPFL Matchday 6: Ikorodu City, Abia Warriors and Plateau United Turn Small Margins Into Wins

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Matchday 6 was shaped by small margins: Ikorodu City struck twice from dead balls, Abia Warriors exploited midfield space, Plateau United overcame wastefulness and Nasarawa United punished one lapse.

Buter blasts officiating after Sporting Lagos draw with Barau FC

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Sporting Lagos recovered from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Barau FC, but Jeffery Buter left Onikan furious with the officiating.

Enyimba earn first NPFL point as Ikorodu City stun Rangers

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Enyimba stopped their losing run with a goalless draw at Kano Pillars while Ikorodu City handed defending champions Rangers a 2-0 defeat in Lagos.

Rivers United Crush Kun Khalifat 5-0 in Port Harcourt

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Rivers United produced a five-goal demolition of Kun Khalifat in Port Harcourt, pairing attacking force with a clean sheet in an early NPFL statement.

WHO SACKED THE LEAGUE BOARDS — AND UNDER WHOSE AUTHORITY?

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Nigeria’s football reset has consumed the NFF leadership. But beneath the noise sits another unresolved governance question: why were the management structures of the country’s major leagues ordered to hand over before their extended mandates expired?

Enyimba Sink to Fourth Straight Defeat as Sporting Lagos Win 3-2 in Aba

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Enyimba suffered a fourth consecutive NPFL defeat as Sporting Lagos came from behind twice to win 3-2 in Aba, deepening the pressure on the nine-time champions.