Akwa United close the gap on leaders
Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.
Niger Tornadoes defender dies in traffic accident
Niger Tornadoes defender Hussaini Isah passed away in Minna, Niger State, on Monday evening after reportedly being struck by a motorcycle.
Lobi Stars pull further clear at the top
Lobi Stars moved five points clear at the top of the NPFL table on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 home win against Sunshine Stars.
Honours even in Nigerian Clasico
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
Aiteo Cup Final lays foundation for greatness
The Aiteo Cup is done and dusted, and it provided further proof that Nigeria's domestic football is once again on the rise.
Akwa United hold nerve to win Aiteo Cup
Akwa United have won the 2017 Aiteo Cup following a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Niger Tornadoes.
Ifeanyi Ubah crash out of Aiteo Cup
Cup holders FC Ifeanyi Ubah defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Nnewi on Thursday in their semi-final second leg, but still lost out 4-3 on aggregate.
Champions crash out of Aiteo Cup
Plateau United's hopes of a League and Cup 'double' went up in smoke on Sunday following a 4-2 aggregate defeat to Niger Tornadoes.
Plateau extend lead as MFM stumble
Nigeria league leaders Plateau United were the big winners on match-day 21, while champions Enugu Rangers suffered another heavy defeat.
Preview: Midweek games return in NPFL
Midweek games return on Wednesday in the NPFL, and based on fixtures and form, fans shouldn't expect radical changes at the top of the standings.
Shortlist announced for NPFL-VAT wonder goal
League Management Company (LMC) has announced a shortlist of three players for the NPFL-VAT wonder goal series for goals scored on match day 21.
Tornadoes strengthen squad with mid-season signings
Niger Tornadoes coach Abubakar Bala has tipped his 'quality' mid-season recruitments to improve his squad and compete with the best in the league.
Odey brace sees MFM defeat leaders Plateau
It won't be long before NPFL followers run out of adjectives to describe 19-year-old striker Stephen Odey following his brace against leaders Plateau.
El Kanemi win 20th straight at home
El Kanemi win 20th straight at home, Akwa United continue to rise up the table after disastrous start headline Nigerian Premier League Matchday 13.
2020-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwara United | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +13 | 36 |
| Kano Pillars | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | +7 | 36 |
| Akwa United | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | +12 | 34 |
| Enugu Rangers | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 30 |
| Enyimba | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 30 |
| Nasarawa United | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 30 |
| Rivers United FC | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | +3 | 29 |
| Dakkada FC | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| Lobi Stars | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 28 |
| Abia Warriors | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | +6 | 27 |
| Heartland | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 26 |
| Plateau United | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | +6 | 25 |
| Wikki Tourists | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | +1 | 24 |
| Jigawa Stars | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 23 |
| MFM FC | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 21 |
| Sunshine Stars | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 19 |
| Warri Wolves | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 19 |
| Katsina United | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 18 |
| Ifeanyi Ubah FC | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 16 |
| Adamawa United | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 12 |