Pillars begin title defence at Heartland

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Kano Pillars will start their campaign for a fourth successive title at Heartland.

The Nigerian top flight kicks off on March 7, and the defending champions have been handed a tough start to their title defence against Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.

Sunshine Stars suspend coach

Sunshine Stars head coach, Henry Abiodun (pictured), has been placed under suspension following allegations levelled against him by his players.


Abiodun is alleged to have attempted to front as an agent for two of his players, who are members of the Nigerian Under-20 national team, the Flying Eagles.

A hat-trick, the goal brothers, a derby

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Matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) over the weekend did not just take a pedestrian route as it is often believed in some quarters.
The hype prior to the match was the Abia Derby between new boys, Abia Warriors and the country's most successful club in terms of major titles won, Enyimba.

The Predictor previews Abia Derby

The Predictor

It is derby day in the city of Abia where Nigerian giants, Enyimba, go up against rivals, Abia Warriors, in the Glo Premier League this Sunday.
The Abia Derby is live on SuperSport 7N and SuperSport Select from 5pm CAT [4pm Nigerian time].

I do not see any bigger game than that derby though some enthusiasts will feel the games in Akure and Warri deserve mentions as top notch meetings.

Ekwuruibe expects tough Wikki test

El-Kanemi in a group photo before a recent league match.

By Legheri Onyamom

El-Kanemi Warriors striker, Ndubuisi Ekwuruibe, has said he is expecting a tough test in Thursday's Federation Cup clash with Wikki Tourists.