Nigeria premier league news

Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian Premier League:

Latest News

  1. Rangers International FC wins 2022/23 NPFL title: Rangers International FC has been crowned the winner of the 2022/23 Nigerian Premier League season, securing the title with a 2-0 win over Nasarawa United FC on the final day of the season.
  2. Plateau United FC relegated: Plateau United FC has been relegated to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) after finishing 19th on the table with just 29 points from 38 matches.
  3. Kano Pillars FC appoints new coach: Kano Pillars FC has appointed former Super Eagles player, Abdu Maikaba, as its new head coach. Maikaba replaces Ibrahim Musa, who was sacked earlier this month.
  4. Enyimba FC signs new players: Enyimba FC has signed three new players, including former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, ahead of the 2023/24 season.
  5. NPFL to introduce video assistant referee (VAR): The Nigerian Premier League has announced plans to introduce video assistant referee (VAR) technology in the upcoming season to improve the accuracy of refereeing decisions.

Recent Results

  1. Rangers International FC 2-0 Nasarawa United FC: Rangers International FC won the NPFL title with a 2-0 win over Nasarawa United FC on the final day of the season.
  2. Enyimba FC 2-1 Akwa United FC: Enyimba FC won 2-1 against Akwa United FC in a matchday 38 fixture.
  3. Kano Pillars FC 1-1 Lobi Stars FC: Kano Pillars FC drew 1-1 with Lobi Stars FC in a matchday 38 fixture.
  4. Plateau United FC 0-1 Wikki Tourists FC: Plateau United FC lost 0-1 to Wikki Tourists FC in a matchday 38 fixture.

Upcoming Fixtures

  1. 2023/24 NPFL season opener: The 2023/24 Nigerian Premier League season is set to kick off on October 1, 2023.
  2. Rangers International FC vs Enyimba FC: Rangers International FC will face Enyimba FC in a pre-season friendly match on September 24, 2023.

Transfer News

  1. John Ogu joins Enyimba FC: Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, has joined Enyimba FC ahead of the 2023/24 season.
  2. Abdu Maikaba joins Kano Pillars FC: Former Super Eagles player, Abdu Maikaba, has joined Kano Pillars FC as its new head coach.
  3. Plateau United FC signs new players: Plateau United FC has signed three new players, including former Super Eagles midfielder, Peter Odemwingie, ahead of the 2023/24 season.

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