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NPFL Review: Plateau United Go Top As Rangers Fall At Home

April 19, 2022

Plateau United reclaimed top spot in the Nigerian Professional Football League after beating Dakkada FC 2-0 on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the New Jos Stadium. Goals from Tosin Omoyele and Oche Ochowechi was all the Jos-based side needed to see off the visitors and go top of the league log with 36 points from … Continue reading NPFL Review: Plateau United Go Top As Rangers Fall At Home

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Kano Pillars And Niger Tornadoes Get West African Officials For Continental Ties

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Professional Football League side, Kano Pillars, and relegated Niger Tornadoes got West African referees to officiate their 2nd leg continental ties. This development follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to appoint Benin Republic’s Djindo Louis Houngnandande as centre referee, to be assisted by Gbemassianlan Narcisse, Eric Ayimavo Ayami Utrich and … Continue reading Kano Pillars And Niger Tornadoes Get West African Officials For Continental Ties

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NPFL Matchday 1: Plateau United Begin Title Defense Run With Away Win

April 19, 2022

Reigning champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Plateau  United, started off the new NPFL season with a trip to the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday, where they bested home team, Nasarawa United to take home their first win this season to kick-start their title defence run. The first half, up until 5 minutes into … Continue reading NPFL Matchday 1: Plateau United Begin Title Defense Run With Away Win

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2017/2018 NPFL Season to Kick Off in January

April 19, 2022

The 2017/2018 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season is scheduled to officially begin on the 8th of January, 2018. The annual NPFL pre-season tournament, which is always a time for the teams to showcase their new signings and team strength, will run for seven days; from the 11th till the 17th of December in Kano state. … Continue reading 2017/2018 NPFL Season to Kick Off in January

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Niger Tornadoes Ceases Plateau United Aiteo Cup Run; Qualifies for Semi-finals

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Professional Football League Champions Plateau United, have been thrust out of the Aiteo Cup tournament in their second leg of the quarter-finals against Niger Tornadoes in Jos, with a game score aggregate of 4:2. The Tornadoes, had last week Wednesday, defeated the NPFL champions with 2-nil in the first leg of the game … Continue reading Niger Tornadoes Ceases Plateau United Aiteo Cup Run; Qualifies for Semi-finals

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AITEO CUP: Plateau United Progresses to Quater-finals

April 19, 2022

NPFL Champions 2016/2017 season, Plateau United have set their gaze on the AITEO Cup and are not intending to back down. Following their 2:1 victory over the Nigerian National League (NNL) with Akwa Starlet in the round of 16 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday. The Champions have advanced to the quarter-finals. … Continue reading AITEO CUP: Plateau United Progresses to Quater-finals

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Plateau United Emerges NPFL Champions

April 19, 2022

The last day of the National Professional Football League 2016/2017 season ended as not so much of a jaw-dropper as predictions for the title winner were spot on. For the first time in their history, Plateau United have won the NPFL league title after they defeated former champions Rangers in Jos on Saturday 2-nil. A … Continue reading Plateau United Emerges NPFL Champions

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