NPFL

NPFL Champions, Enugu Rangers, suffered a 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in Algeria on Friday to crash out of the 2026-27 CAF Champions League.

The Matchday Eight encounter marked the return of scheduled NPFL football under floodlights for the first time in two seasons, according to The Guardian. Katsina United started aggressively, scoring twice in the opening 12 minutes before extending their advantage after the break.

From dusty grassroots pitches to private academies and professional clubs, young footballers continue to emerge across the country with the ability to attract attention far beyond Nigeria's borders.

Chowdeck is quickly establishing itself as one of the most prominent commercial brands attaching itself to Nigerian football, with the food delivery company expanding its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) footprint to three clubs in the space of three weeks.

April 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Premier Football League's closing weeks have produced a relegation battle unlike any in recent memory. Six points cover seven clubs with five matches remaining, a compression so severe that a single weekend of...

November 10, (THEWILL) — When Nana Abraham collapsed on the turf at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on 8 November 2025, clutching his bleeding neck after Barau Football Club's equaliser against Katsina United, the incident represented far more than an isolated...

November 08, (THEWILL) — Violence once again marred Nigerian football when Nana Abraham, a Barau Football Club player, was stabbed in the neck by a pitch invader during a league match at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on...

August 22, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) commenced its 2025/2026 season on Friday, with a competitive 1-1 draw between defending champions, Remo Stars, and former champions, Rivers United, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta....

August 19, (THEWILL) — In furtherance of his commitment to sports development in the country, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to upgrade the facilities of the Bayero University Kano (BUK) stadium. This is...

July 10, (THEWILL) — The 2025/2026 NPFL season is scheduled to commence on August 22, maintaining the league’s commitment to a consistent calendar. The addition of newly promoted teams, Wikki Tourists, Barau FC, Warri Wolves, and Kun Khalifat follows...