Week 1:


Holders Akwa United started the defence of their Nigeria Professional Football League title with a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Kano Pillars in Uyo on Sunday, reports


FULL RESULTS
Akwa United 3- 0 Kano Pillars
Enyimba 2-1 Abia Warriors
Katsina Utd 1-2 Rangers
Gombe Utd 0-0 3SC
Heartland 3-3 Nasarawa United
Tornadoes 1-0 Plateau United
Lobi Stars 1-1 Rivers United
Kwara Utd 3-1 Dakkada
MFM FC 0-2 Remo Stars

https://uk.soccerway.com/national/nigeria/premier-league/20212022/regular-season/r65186/

TABLES
# Team MP W D L F A D P Last 5 matches H2H
1 Akwa United 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3 W
2 Kwara United 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3 W
3 Remo Stars 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
4 Enugu Rangers 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
5 Enyimba 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
6 Niger Tornadoes 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 W
7 Heartland 1 0 1 0 3 3 +0 1 D
8 Nasarawa United 1 0 1 0 3 3 +0 1 D
9 Lobi Stars 1 0 1 0 1 1 +0 1 D
10 Rivers United 1 0 1 0 1 1 +0 1 D
11 Gombe United 1 0 1 0 0 0 +0 1 D
12 Shooting Stars 1 0 1 0 0 0 +0 1 D
13 Sunshine Stars 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
14 Wikki Tourist 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
15 Abia Warriors 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
16 Katsina United 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
17 Plateau United 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 L
18 MFM 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
19 Dakkada 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 L
20 Kano Pillars 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 L
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nice seeing akwa united starting the same way dey stopped last season, It seems udom land gift n millions really worked..
i hope this returning covid wont affect matches too..

robosky02:
Week 1:


Holders Akwa United started the defence of their Nigeria Professional Football League title with a comprehensive 3-0 home win against Kano Pillars in Uyo on Sunday, reports


FULL RESULTS
Akwa United 3- 0 Kano Pillars
Enyimba 2-1 Abia Warriors
Katsina Utd 1-2 Rangers
Gombe Utd 0-0 3SC
Heartland 3-3 Nasarawa United
Tornadoes 1-0 Plateau United
Lobi Stars 1-1 Rivers United
Kwara Utd 3-1 Dakkada
MFM FC 0-2 Remo Stars

https://uk.soccerway.com/national/nigeria/premier-league/20212022/regular-season/r65186/

A lot of good results by the visiting teams. Two away victories, 5 games with a minimum of 3 goals scored. Not bad at all. Am really happy for my darling team, 3SC from the depth of the sea back to the block!!!!!
Up sooting!!!!!!

NPFL week 2 Game

/12/2021
16:00
Shooting Stars vs Akwa United
16:00


Kano Pillars. Vs. Lobi Stars
16:00


Rivers United. Vs. Katsina United
16:00



Enugu Rangers. Vs. Enyimba
16:00


Abia Warriors. Vs. Sunshine Stars
16:00


Wikki Tourist. Vs. Niger Tornadoes
16:00


Plateau United. Vs. Kwara United
16:00


Dakkada. Vs. MFM
16:00


Remo Stars. Vs. Heartland
16:00


Nasarawa United. Vs. Gombe United

The star match for the week 2 of the NPFL is certainly



Enugu Rangers. Vs. Enyimba


An Oriental derby

Finidi George is currently the toast in Nigerian league


5 games and 5 wins

4 clean sheet


Both on the continent 3 games

And the NPFL 2 games 2 wins

Sunday 26/12/2021


FT
Enugu Rangers 0 - 1 Enyimba


FT
Shooting Stars 1 - 1 Akwa United


FT
Kano Pillars 0 - 0 Lobi Stars


FT
Rivers United 3 - 0 Katsina United

FT
Abia Warriors 1 - 0 Sunshine Stars

FT
Wikki Tourist 1 - 0 Niger Tornadoes

FT
Plateau United 1 - 0 Kwara United

FT
Dakkada 2 - 0. MFM

FT
Remo Stars 3 - 0 Heartland

FT
Nasarawa United 1 - 1 Gombe United



* Matches were or will be played in the past/next 3 days.

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NPFL: Enyimba Pip Rangers Away; 3SC Hold Akwa United in Ibadan



Enyimba maintained their impressive start under new manager Finidi George following a 1-0 away win against Rangers at the Ifeanyiubah Stadium, Nnewi on Sunday, reports Completesports.com.

Emeka Obioma scored the decisive goal two minutes from time.


The Aba giants are now unbeaten in five games in all competitions this season.

New boys Remo Stars defeated Heartland 3-0 at home.


Andy Okpe quickfire double gave Gbenga Ogunbote’s side the advantage early on.

Okpe has now scored three goals in two league games this season.

Samuel Anakwe got the third in the 71st minute.

In Ibadan, champions Akwa United were held to a 1-1 draw by 3SC.

Utibe Archibong put the visitors in front a minute before the half hour mark after he was teed up by captain Friday Ubong.

Read Also: NPFL: Remo Stars Boss Ogunbote Confident Of Victory Against Heartland

Ayo Adejubu restored parity for the hosts on the stroke of 90 minutes.

At the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United recorded their first win of the season courtesy of a 1-0 win against Kwara United.

Mohammad Zulkifilu nodded home the winner in the fifth minute from Daniel Itodo’s long throw in.

Rafiu Ishaq netted the opener from the spot in the 28th minute.

Ishaq added the second in the 58th minute, while Charles Akuneto scored the third four minutes later.

Stanley Eguma’s Rivers United recorded the biggest win of the day thrashing Katsina United 3-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Four-time champions Kano Pillars were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Lobi Stars in Kaduna, while the encounter between Nasarawa United and Gombe United ended in a 1-1 draw.

Abdulateef Balogun scored the winning goal as Wikki Tourists edged out Niger 1-0 Tornadoes in Minna.

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors pip Sunshine Stars 1-0 with Paul Samson netting the only goal of the game in the 28th minute.

By Adeboye Amosu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDOTd1HX8Ys

NPFL week 3 matches



Wednesday 29/12/2021
16:00
Akwa United. Vs. Gombe United
16:00


Lobi Stars. Vs. Shooting Stars
16:00


Enyimba. Vs. Rivers United
16:00


Sunshine Stars. Vs. Enugu Rangers
16:00


Kwara United. Vs. Wikki Tourist
16:00


MFM. Vs. Plateau United
16:00


Heartland. Vs. Dakkada
16:00


Remo Stars. Vs. Nasarawa United


Thursday 30/12/2021
16:00


Katsina United. Vs. Kano Pillars
16:00


Niger Tornadoes. Vs. Abia Warriors
* Matches were or will be played in the past/next 3 days.

A look into the fixtures for matchday three of the NPFL.


The battle for points in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/2022 season continues on Wednesday. 19 matches have been played so far and an average of two goals per game.


The clash between Enyimba and Rivers United is the biggest game of the match day, high-flying Remo Stars will host Nasarawa United in Ikenne and there is a North-west derby between Katsina United and Kano Pillars to look forward to on Thursday.

The selected games to examine are as follows;

Enyimba FC v Rivers United

Enyimba have played two oriental derbies in their first two games this season. Up next for them is a clash with fellow title contenders Rivers United at the Aba International Stadium on Wednesday.

Under Finidi George, Enyimba have won all five games with just two goals conceded. For Pride of Rivers, they picked a point in their last trip to Aba and will be keen to see a repeat of that.

Since leaving the Aba Elephants at the end of last season, former gaffer Fatai Osho returns to a familiar territory in search of a result to continue their good start to the campaign as well.

Prediction: Enyimba 2-1 Rivers United

MFM v Plateau United
Winless MFM face former coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and Plateau United in Lagos. The Olalekan Gabriel tutored side are yet to score a goal or pick a point this campaign yet.

Play has been insipid for the the Lagos side and will be keen to get their season going against the Peace Boys. However, a win in the past five meetings does not offer any hope to MFM ahead of the clash.

Meanwhile, MFM’s chances could be brightened by the possible return of Akanni Elijah, while Plateau United’s CB Andrew Ikefe limped off in the win over Kwara United and will be a big miss for the visitors.

Prediction: MFM 0-0 Plateau United

Katsina United v Kano Pillars
This is arguably the biggest fixture in the North-west region of the country. Since 2017, it has been one of the fiercest fixtures in the league with drama happening both on and off the pitch.

Both Katsina United and Kano Pillars are yet to win a game this season. For the home side most especially, they have no point to show so far. On the other hand, Pillars have a point and were trounced in their first away game this season by Akwa United.

However, the Changi Boys, who have not beaten the former champions since 2017, will be hoping to put an end to that winless streak.

Prediction: Katsina United 1-1 Kano Pillars

Kwara United v Wikki Tourists
Kabiru Dogo will lead Wikki Tourists to a familiar ground to face Kwara United. The home side lost 1-0 to Plateau United in Jos on Sunday, while Wikki defeated Niger Tornadoes by a similar scoreline.

Since last season, the Harmony Boys are on a run of eight consecutive home wins, including a 2-1 win of the Elephants last season. Wikki, who are known bad travellers, have not won an away NPFL game since 2019.

Abdullahi Biffo’s men are huge favourites to win and it will be a shock if that does not happen on Wednesday.

Prediction: Kwara United 2-0 Wikki Tourists

Lobi Stars v Shooting Stars
New gaffer Eddy Dombraye will be searching for his first win at the helm when Lobi Stars entertain Shooting Stars on Wednesday.

Just like Shooting Stars, Lobi have drawn their first two games, scoring just a goal in the process. The new-look Makurdi side are yet to find their rhythm in the league, same as the newly-promoted Oluyole Warriors.

Quite open, but the advantage still lies with the home side.

Prediction: Lobi Stars 2-1 Shooting Stars

In the other fixtures, Heartland will host Dakkada at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. The Naze Millionaires were thrashed in Ikenne on Sunday and will need to return to winning ways to pacify the fans.

In Akure, it will be a new-look Sunshine Stars against Enugu Rangers. Deji Ayeni did a fantastic job last season and will be keen to nick a win against a side that won their last away game in the league.

Abubakar Bala’s Niger Tornadoes will be up against Abia Warriors in one of Thursday’s games.

In the remaining games, Akwa United will host Gombe United at the Godswill Akpbabio Stadium in Uyo. While Remo Stars and Nasarawa United will trade tackles in Ikenne.

NPFL Match Day 3 fixtures
Wednesday

Akwa United v Gombe United

Lobi Stars v 3SC

Enyimba v Rivers Utd

Sunshine Stars v Rangers

Kwara United v Wikki Tourists

MFM v Plateau Utd

Heartland v Dakkada

Remo Stars v Nasarawa Utd

Thursday

Katsina Utd Vs Kano Pillars

Niger Tornadoes v Abia Warriors

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Wednesday 29/12/2021. Result



FT
Akwa United
1 - 0
Gombe United
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FT
Lobi Stars
2 - 1
Shooting Stars
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FT
Enyimba
0 - 1
Rivers United
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FT
Sunshine Stars
0 - 0
Enugu Rangers
FT
Kwara United
1 - 0
Wikki Tourist
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FT
MFM
1 - 0
Plateau United
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FT
Heartland
1 - 0
Dakkada
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FT
Remo Stars
0 - 0
Nasarawa United
Thursday 30/12/2021
16:00
Katsina United
-
Kano Pillars
16:00
Niger Tornadoes
-
Abia Warriors

Enyimba’s impressive start to the season has been halted after they were condemned to a home defeat by Rivers United on Wednesday, in a Week 3 Nigeria Professional Football League match at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.

It was the first loss for Enyimba’s new manager, Finidi George. Before Wednesday’s outing, coach George Finidi’s side had enjoyed a five-game winning streak; including two in the new NPFL season.

However, Rafiu Ishaq’s goal in the 51st minute ended Enyimba’s splendid run. Ishaq volleyed the ball past goalkeeper, Olorunleke Ojo, to record his fourth goal of the season.

And as hard as Enyimba tried to salvage a point, they were denied by the stout defending of the Garden City team.

At the Teslim Balogun Stadium, MFM recorded their first win of the season by beating Plateau United by a lone goal. Roland Precious’ header earned the Olukoya boys three points against the Peace Boys.

In Ikenne, Remo Stars dropped points for the first time this season as they were held to a draw by Nasarawa United as the Sky Blues continued their unbeaten start to the season.

The defending champions, Akwa United, got a late winner against one of the NPFL newbies, Gombe United, at the Nest of Champions, in Uyo. Ubong Friday converted the all-important penalty that sealed victory for Akwa United.

3SC’s shaky start to the season continued as they were pipped 2-1 in Markurdi by Lobi Stars. Despite leading in the first half with a goal from Akilu Mohammed, Lobi Stars came back into the game with Adams Olamilekan’s 61st-minute goal. Charles Tambe sealed the comeback victory with a goal in the 72nd minute.

Both Heartland and Kwara United won their home game against Dakkada and Wikki tourist respectively. Only Rivers United secured maximum points away from home on Wednesday.

After three rounds of matches, Remo Stars, Akwa United, and Rivers United are joint top with seven points. At the bottom of the log is Katsina United with zero points from two matches while Kano Pillars and Sunshine Stars have one point each.

The next round of matches is scheduled for Sunday, January 2.

Table after week 3 games

# Team MP W D L F A D P Last 5 matches H2H
1 Remo Stars 3 2 1 0 5 0 +5 7 DWW
2 Akwa United 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7 WDW
3 Rivers United 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7 WWD
4 Kwara United 3 2 0 1 4 1 +3 6 WLW
5 Enyimba 3 2 0 1 3 2 +1 6 LWW
6 Lobi Stars 3 1 2 0 3 2 +1 5 WDD
7 Enugu Rangers 3 1 1 1 2 2 +0 4 DLW
8 Heartland 3 1 1 1 4 6 -2 4 WLD
9 Nasarawa United 3 0 3 0 4 4 +0 3 DDD
10 Abia Warriors 2 1 0 1 2 2 +0 3 WL
11 Wikki Tourist 2 1 0 1 1 1 +0 3 LW
12 Niger Tornadoes 2 1 0 1 1 1 +0 3 LW
13. Plateau United 3 1 0 2 1 2 -1 3 LWL
14 Dakkada 3 1 0 2 2 4 -2 3 LWL
15 MFM 3 1 0 2 1 4 -3 3 WLL
16 Gombe United 3 0 2 1 1 2 -1 2 LDD
17 Shooting Stars 3 0 2 1 2 3 -1 2 LDD
18 Sunshine Stars 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh24Z5D6uvc



Highlights from the Star match of the week


Enyimba vs Rivers United. 0-1

NPFL week 4 matches


Summary
Matches
Tables
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NIGERIA. NPFL 2021/2022


Sunday 02/01/2022
16:00
Kano Pillars. Vs. Enyimba
16:00


Rivers United. Vs. Sunshine Stars
16:00


Enugu Raners. Vs. Niger Tornadoes
16:00


Wikki Tourist. Vs. MFM
16:00


Plateau United. Vs. Heartland
16:00


Dakkada. Vs. Remo Stars
16:00


Nasarawa United. Vs. Akwa United



Monday 03/01/2022
16:00
Gombe United. Vs. Lobi Stars
16:00


Shooting Stars. Vs. Katsina United
16:00


Abia Warriors. Vs. Kwara United

Sunday 02/01/2022

Kano Pillars 2 - 0. Enyimba



Rivers United. 0 - 0. Sunshine Stars



Enugu Rangers. 4 - 0. Niger Tornadoes



Wikki Tourist. 3 - 0. MFM



Plateau United. 3 - 0. Heartland



Dakkada. 1 - 1. Remo Stars



Nasarawa United. 2 - 0. Akwa United

NPFLTable after week 4 matches

Local VAR used in Nigerian league for the first time

Heartland's Charles Emmanuel scored into the porous net in the 69th minute and the center referee was unsure of the situation.
Then the VAR was introduced




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqOKbtymmDY

Star match of the week

Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Enyimba


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4FbIghEhno

NPFL Roundup: Enyimba Back To Winning Ways After Pipping 3SC; Remo Beat Plateau To Extend Lead


Enyimba returned to winning ways after edging visiting Shooting Stars of Ibadan 1-0, in the fifth round of fixtures of the NPFL on Sunday, Completesports.com reports.

Going into the game, Enyimba has suffered back-to-back defeats to Rivers United and Kano Pillars.


But the coach Finidi George-tutored side ended the run thanks to the hardfought win.

After being frustrated for most part of the game, Enyimba finally found the breakthrough on 86 minutes after a Godwin Emmanuel tap in.


The win took Enyimba to third on nine points after five games played in the league standing.

In Ikenne, Remo Stars took advantage of Rivers United draw away to Niger Tornadoes as they beat Plateau United 1-0.

Remo move two points clear of Rivers United as they now on 11 points in the league table.

Adedayo Olamilekan emerged the hero for Remo after netting what proved to be the winner with a beautiful header on 56 minutes.

And in other results, Sunshine Stars hammered Pillars 3-0, MFM beat Abia Warriors 2-1, Wikki Tourist lost 1-0 at Heartland, Dakkada were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Nassarawa United, Kwara United played 1-1 with visiting Rangers, Katsina United defeated Gombe United 2-1and Lobi beat Akwa United 1-0.

Week 5 match results

Saturday 08/01/2022

Niger Tornadoes. 0 - 0. Rivers United


Sunday 09/01/2022

Lobi Stars. 1 - 0. Akwa United

Katsina United. 2 - 1. Gombe United


Enyimba. 1 - 0. Shooting Stars


Sunshine Stars. 3 - 0. Kano Pillars

Kwara United. 1 - 1. Enugu Rangers


MFM. 2 - 1 Abia Warriors

Heartland. 1 - 0. Wikki Tourist


Remo Stars. 1 - 0. Plateau United


Dakkada. 2 - 1. Nasarawa United

league Table after week 5

No update on today's game

Week 6



Saturday 15/01/2022
FT
Akwa United
2 - 0
Katsina United
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Sunday 16/01/2022
FT
Gombe United
0 - 0
Enyimba
FT
Shooting Stars
2 - 2
Sunshine Stars
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FT
Kano Pillars
1 - 0
Niger Tornadoes
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FT
Rivers United
3 - 0
Kwara United
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FT
Enugu Rangers
2 - 0
MFM
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FT
Abia Warriors
1 - 0
Heartland
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FT
Wikki Tourist
1 - 2
Remo Stars
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FT
Plateau United
5 - 0
Dakkada
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FT
Nasarawa United
2 - 1
Lobi Stars
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* Matches were or will be played in the past/next 3 days.

Princessjoke:
No update on today's game

We are here



This season has been awesome



Demo stars is clearing all a team just promoted

Only Rivers united seem to be matching them

Wednesday 19/01/2022


Katsina United. 0 - 0. Lobi Stars

Sunshine Stars 2 - 0. Gombe United

Niger Tornadoes. 2 - 0. Shooting Stars


MFM. 1 - 3. Rivers United


Dakkada. 0 - 1. Wikki Tourist


Plateau United. 3 - 2. Nasarawa United


Thursday 20/01/2022

Kwara United. 1 - 0. Kano Pillars


Remo Stars. 1 - 0. Abia Warriors



Friday 21/01/2022

Heartland. Vs. Enugu Rangers


Wednesday 26/01/2022

Enyimba. Vs. Akwa United

Yeah...been following them from the NNL...I pray they keep winning

robosky02:



We are here



This season has been awesome



Demo stars is clearing all a team just promoted

Only Rivers united seem to be matching them

Week 8 matches and results

Sunday 23/01/2022
FT
Lobi Stars 1 - 0 Enyimba

Akwa United. 0 - 0. Sunshine Stars


Kano Pillars. 1 - 0. MFM

Abia Warriors. 1 - 1. Dakkada

Wikki Tourist. 2 - 1. Plateau United


Nasarawa United. 1 - 0 Katsina United

Monday 24/01/2022
FT
Gombe United 1 - 0. Niger Tornadoes


Rivers United. 3 - 1. Heartland


Wednesday 26/01/2022

Shooting Stars. 2 - 1. Kwara United

Enugu Rangers. 0 - 0. Remo Stars