Remo Stars today regained the leadership of the NPFL after they dumped Nasarawa United 3-0 and previous leaders Rivers United were held at Katsina United.
They now have 15 points from six matches, a point ahead of closest rivals Rivers United, who remain unbeaten after a goalless draw at Katsina United.
Second-half goals by Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph and Sodiq Ismail were enough for Remo Stars to outscore Nasarawa United 3-0 in Ikenne.
Akwa United turned back Kano Pillars 2-0, Niger Tornadoes salvaged a 1-1 home draw at the death with Lobi Stars, while there were home wins for Abia Warriors and Bayelsa United.
The late kick-off game is between hosts Shooting Stars and Enyimba.
Revealed: How much Osimhen rejected from Saudi Arabia to stay at Galatasaray
According to Turkey’s leading newspaper Milliyet, Victor Osimhen rejected a life-changing annual salary of 40 Million Euros from top Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in January so as to see through his loan deal at Galatasaray. Galatasaray will pay him a salary of 12 Million Euros during his season-long loan. The report said Osimhen rejected ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Rwanda list 13 foreign pros for Super Eagles showdown
The Amavubi of Rwanda have listed as many as 13 foreign-based professionals for a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Super Eagles Friday. Captain and midfielder Bizimana Djihad from Al Ahli Tripoli heads the pros mostly plying their trade in North Africa. Midfielder Mugisha Bonheur is from Stade Tunisien (Tunisia), striker Ishimwe Anicet features for ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles new boy Arokodare set to be crowned top scorer in Belgian regular season
Striker Tolu Arokodare, who has been handed his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles, is poised to finish the regular season in Belgium as top scorer with 17 goals. The 24-year-old Arokodare scored his 17th goal for Genk this season in a 2-1 home win over Union St.Gilloise Saturday. He opened scoring in the 69th ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Furo Junior strikes twice in big win
Kaye Furo, the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, scored twice for ClubNXT to trounce their Genk counterparts 3-0 in the Belgian second division. The brace are the first goals to be scored in 2025 by Furo Junior. The 18-year-old striker has now netted eight goals in the Belgian second-tier championship, while he ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Moses Simon clears injury fears ahead Super Eagles crunch games
Moses Simon today dispelled fears he will not be available for Super Eagles must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe after he featured for FC Nantes in a 1-0 home win over Lille. The flying winger started the game against the background that he had not trained for three straight days this week ... Read more Continue reading here ▶