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Saka to start against Gombe
Attacking midfielder, Ayo Saka will start his first game for Enyimba in Matchday Eight of the NPL against leaders, Gombe United in Aba on Sunday Read full article

‘Match-fixing’ ruling out in ten days
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared that the verdict into alleged match-fixing in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) last season will be out in ten days or less. Read full article

Police arrests NPL accountant
The Nigeria Police has reportedly arrested the accountant of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Joe Ogbowie, over the missing N12 million (about $75,000).Read full article

Debut goal excites Ghanaian Abuu
Dolphins' latest Ghanaian import, Seidu Abuu, is excited that he registered his first goal on his debut in the Nigerian Premier League Read full article

Ighalo, Uche set for Malaga test
Super Eagles' stars, Odion Ighalo and Ikechukwu Uche will be in action in the Spanish La Liga on Monday night for their newly promoted side, Granada CF Read full article

All Falconets must be U20 - Etim
Former Super Falcons assistant coach, Joy Nnenna Etim has charged Falconets coach, Edwin Okon to go for players within the Under20 age bracket Read full article

NPL to investigate N12m fraud
The troubled Nigeria Premier League (NPL) has said it will begin an inquest into an alleged N12 million (about $75 000) fraud Read full article

I'll hammer in 25 goals this season - Sani
Current top scorer in the 2011/2012 Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Sanusi Sani has outlined his target for the ongoing season. Read full article

No waiver for NPL clubs - Babalola
The NPL has ruled out the possibility of granting match postponement or waiver to clubs with players in the national teams Read full article

Pressure on Obuh at Sharks
The pressure is mounting on the Sharks coach John Obuh following the club’s underwhelming start to life in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL). Read full article

Ogbeide frowns at NPL’s schedule
Akwa United manager, Solomon Ogbeide has voiced his frustrations at the manner in which matches have been scheduled in this season’s Nigeria Premier League (NPL). Read full article

Sparkling Stars of the NPL
The 2011/2012 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season is just seven weeks old but the top stars begun to impress with their respective clubs Read full article

Dolphins win again, Sani scores six
Champions Dolphins returned to winning ways by halting the unbeaten start of table-topping Gombe United and closing the gap at the summit of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) standings to just a point. Read full article

Useni's strike beats Enyimba
Midfielder, Nasiru Useni gave hosts, Kaduna United three points against visitors, Enyimba at the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday Read full article

Introducing: Sammy's 'Inside the Net'
SuperSport introduces a weekly round up of Nigerian players in the Diaspora brought to you by our resident expert Sammy Wejinya. He says this week was a great week. Read full article

Orji set to become a Warrior
Former league star, Chidi Orji, is set for a return to action in the Nigeria National League with El-Kanemi Warriors Read full article

Obasi hits first goal for Schalke 04
Following his winter break switch from TSG Hoffenheim to Schalke 04, Super Eagles' winger, Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke has now scored his first goal for his new club. Read full article

Isang applauds Thomas' heroics
Akwa United chairman, Isong Isang, has applauded the performance of the club's goalkeeper, Femi Thomas, at the newly-promoted club Read full article

Flamingoes take apart Kenyan She Stars
Nigeria's Under17 women's team, the Flamingoes defeated their counterparts from Kenya 3-0 at the MKO Stadium, Abeokuta on Saturday Read full article

Lobi, Heartland match postponed
The matchday seven involving hosts Lobi Stars and Heartland at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja on Saturday did not hold as scheduled. Read full article