NPFL - Nigerian Professional Football League Latest News

Ex-Nigerian international Usman Yinka Salihu has revealed that the most gifted football stars are based in the northern part of the country.

Chijioke Akuneto scored a stunning goal to rescue a point for MFM in their NPFL clash against Enyimba. Abdulrahman Bashir gave the visitors the lead just four minutes into the second half after playing 0-0 in the first half

Marcellinus Anyanwu has been appointed head coach of Arsenal U-17 soccer school in Dubai. The tactician was an assistant manager at Nigerian League side MFM FC during Nduka Ugbade's reign at the club before moving to UAE in 2013.

The 2018-19 Nigeria Professional Football League entered its match day five during the week with exciting results across match centers where actions took place. Okorom, Nweke, Etim are top three right backs so far in the league.

Founded 47 years ago, the Nigeria Professional Football League is the highest level of the Nigerian football system in which 20 teams take part in the League as it is done in many parts of the world. Lobi Stars are in CAF.

Nigeria Professional Football League season resumes on Sunday, January 13, with 24 teams set to battle for the ultimate prize at the end of the season. Remo Stars, Gombe United, Kada Stars and Bendel Insurance are the new teams