Gunmen attack Nigerian team's bus, injuring 6
At least six people were injured when a bus belonging to Nigerian Premier League club FC Ifeanyi Ubah was attacked by armed individuals.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
1-1-3, 17th in Nigerian Professional League
Saka extends Lobi Stars' lead
Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.
NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged
The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.
Honours even in Nigerian Clasico
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
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.
Nigeria League wrap: Plateau suffer shock loss
League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.
Akwa lose ground on leaders Plateau
Plateau United and MFM maintained their fight for Nigerian Professional Football League honours on Sunday, but Akwa United lost further ground.
NPFL Wrap: Top four remain unchanged
Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.
5 talking points from the NPFL weekend
KweséESPN's Colin Udoh takes a look at the five key talking points coming out of this weekend's Nigeria Professional Football League action.
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.
Champions Rangers end their winless run
Rangers have suffered quite enough this season. But if their 3-1 win over Kano Pillars is anything to go by, it appears their woes are almost over.
Plateau United atop Nigeria Premier League
This week in the Nigeria Premier League saw Plateau United move to the top, throw-ins turn into scores and managers who are under pressure to produce.
2020-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 12 |
| Nasarawa United | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 11 |
| Lobi Stars | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 10 |
| Enugu Rangers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| Enyimba | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Kano Pillars | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| Dakkada FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| MFM FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| Kwara United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Plateau United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| Jigawa Stars | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| Sunshine Stars | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Akwa United | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Warri Wolves | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Katsina United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| Wikki Tourists | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| Ifeanyi Ubah FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| Heartland | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Adamawa United | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
| Abia Warriors | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 |