Nigeria professional league news

Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL):

Latest News

  1. Rangers International FC wins NPFL title: Enugu Rangers International FC has been crowned the 2021-22 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions after a thrilling season. The team won the title with 64 points from 38 matches, finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Rivers United FC. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NPFL to introduce video assistant referee (VAR): The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has announced plans to introduce video assistant referee (VAR) technology in the upcoming season. The move is aimed at improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions and reducing controversy. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  3. Kano Pillars FC appoints new coach: Kano Pillars FC has appointed former Nigerian international, Abdu Maikaba, as its new head coach. Maikaba replaces Ibrahim Musa, who was sacked earlier this month. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Plateau United FC signs new players: Plateau United FC has signed three new players ahead of the upcoming season. The players are midfielder, Ibrahim Mustapha, defender, Chinedu Udoji, and striker, Emeka Ogbugh. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. NPFL clubs to participate in CAF Champions League: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has announced that three clubs will participate in the 2022-23 CAF Champions League. The clubs are Enugu Rangers International FC, Rivers United FC, and Akwa United FC. (Source: This Day Live)

Recent Results

  1. Enugu Rangers International FC 2-0 Rivers United FC: Enugu Rangers International FC defeated Rivers United FC 2-0 in a thrilling match at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Kano Pillars FC 1-1 Plateau United FC: Kano Pillars FC drew 1-1 with Plateau United FC in a match at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Akwa United FC 2-1 Lobi Stars FC: Akwa United FC defeated Lobi Stars FC 2-1 in a match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. (Source: Vanguard News)

Upcoming Matches

  1. Enugu Rangers International FC vs. Kano Pillars FC: Enugu Rangers International FC will host Kano Pillars FC in a match at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday, May 14. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rivers United FC vs. Plateau United FC: Rivers United FC will host Plateau United FC in a match at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday, May 15. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
  3. Akwa United FC vs. Lobi Stars FC: Akwa United FC will host Lobi Stars FC in a match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, May 16. (Source: Vanguard News)

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