Enyimba, Bendel Insurance headline NPFL opening day fixture

Holders Enyimba will face Bendel Insurance in the opening fixture of the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.


The draw was conducted in Abuja on Tuesday.

Remo Stars, who finished second in the NPFL last season will travel to Port Harcourt to face Rivers United.


Debutant Sporting Lagos will lock horns with Heartland.

Former champions Plateau United will be guest of Shooting Stars in Ibadan.

The new season will start on September 9.

MATCH DAY ONE FIXTURES

Bayelsa United Vs Akwa United
Shooting Stars Vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l Vs Bendel Insurance
Rivers United Vs Remo Stars
Katsina United Vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars Vs Kano Pillars
Heartland Vs Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United
Rangers United Vs Doma United.

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The 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season promises to bring excitement to football fans. As teams compete for the championship, it's a great opportunity to showcase the talent and passion for the sport in Nigeria. Football has a unique way of uniting people, and I hope this season fosters healthy competition and contributes to the growth of football in the country.

Which team is most likely to win the league

Enyimba Int’l
Bendel Insurance
Rivers United
Remo Stars

Enyimba under Kanu....hmmm

Hopefully, we defend our trophy.

Bendel Insurance
Even if we mess up last season we're going to put our house in order
Adaaaaa Bendel...

fergie001:
Enyimba under Kanu....hmmm

Hopefully, we defend our trophy.

Kanu is not playing for them

They've just been knocked out from CAF champions league

We hope they can ride to the occasion

robosky02:
Kanu is not playing for them
They've just been knocked out from CAF champions league

We hope they can ride to the occasion

Kanu is the GM of the team. I was comfortable with Anyansi-Agwu tbh, hopefully, Nwankwo will prove doubters like me wrong.

Not happy with the CAFCL exit, will be rooting for Bendel Insurance for the CAFCC

fergie001:

Kanu is the GM of the team. I was comfortable with Anyansi-Agwu tbh, hopefully, Nwankwo will prove doubters like me wrong.

Not happy with the CAFCL exit, will be rooting for Bendel Insurance for the CAFCC

Bendel insurance are just learner's can't go too far

For now Rivers United are the biggest brand of Nigeria's football
They've been consistent locally and on the continent...

Let's go there

Organisers of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), yesterday, disclosed that the 2023/24 season will kick off on Saturday, September 30 in the various centres nationwide.

Through a letter addressed to the 20 participating clubs and other stakeholders of the league, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, also disclosed that the champions of the season would receive ₦150 million, which is a 50 per cent increase from last season’s prize money.

Another highlight of the letter to the clubs is the payment of start-off grants of a total of N200 million to the 20 clubs. “The 20 clubs will, as was done last season, receive a take-off grant of N10 million each to smoothen your operations as the season starts. “We are, therefore, expecting the clubs to as a matter of urgency forward their respective account details to the NPFL secretariat for the transfer of the said amount, as the season is set to commence on Saturday, September 30, 2023.”

NPFL’s new app faces competition with EPL, LaLiga, others

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) returns this weekend with new changes.


First, MTN Nigeria has entered into a partnership along with GTI Investment Ltd and Propel Sports Africa to sponsor the league.

The sponsorship would cover eight live games each weekend, which would translate to over 300 games per season.

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There is ₦150million prize money up for grabs, while a sum of ₦10million will be provided as a take-off grant to each club.

Also, football fans will now be able to stream games via their ‘NPFL Live App’.

The confirmed rates are below:


* Matchday Pass: Single Match. 1 Day Validity – ₦300.

* Weekly: 7-day validity. All Games for the week – ₦1,520.

* Monthly Pass: 28-day validity. All Games for the Month – ₦4,560.


No doubt, Nigeria is a football-crazy nation. However, a huge number of fans support foreign teams across the English Premier League (EPL), LaLiga in Spain, Serie A in Italy and even Ligue 1 in France.

Most of these games are aired on SuperSport (DSTv), a direct broadcast satellite service which recently hiked their subscription fees.

With the after-effects of the removal of subsidy and cash crunch still affecting Nigerians, how does the NPFL intend to provide stiff competition for the EPL and co?


Michaeal Imianvan, a CAF accredited journalist and NPFL analyst, tells DAILY POST: “With EPL on DSTV, we can be assured of good camera quality and number of camera angles. And this is what fans will be looking for and say ‘we want to watch football matches in the best way possible’.

“It also depends on how we schedule our fixtures. For instance, if we have a big game in Nigeria between Enyimba and Rivers United, if we fix it at 4 pm on a Saturday, where we could have Manchester United vs Chelsea in England, the competition will be there.

“Even if you are an ardent NPFL follower, you might decide to pick the domestic game. If you are not, you will obviously choose the EPL match. Because the viewing will be different.

“You know the Nigerian factor. First, you have to subscribe to DSTV. And then subscribe to the NPFL app, which is another money. Some fans who are not ardent followers will question why they are paying for two ends. And the money is not really there. If they have a choice to make, they will choose DSTV.

“The competition will be determined by the deliverables of the NPFL app.

“It is also important that the NPFL app not only streams the games, but other interesting content.

“I cannot categorically say the competition will increase, but let’s see how the NPFL app works out.”

So what other alternatives can NPFL use to attract more eyeballs and fans?

“First thing is the quality of games. And that means the stadium we get to use. And also the type of football the teams play.

“If you want to market the league to someone, you have to show them what is on offer.

“Fans engagement is also important. Football is not only about the players and coaches. It is also about the fans.

“When big brands want to come in and invest their money, they will look into the engagement. What they will get in return as per mileage. And that is where the fans come. So we must prioritize fans in the NPFL.

“Quality also includes officiating, which must improve.

“Whether or not we like it, even with the Propel deal, the league must return to TV. Broadcasting is important for the NPFL,” Imianvan added.

MATCH DAY ONE FIXTURES

Bayelsa United Vs Akwa United
Shooting Stars Vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l Vs Bendel Insurance
Rivers United Vs Remo Stars
Katsina United Vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars Vs Kano Pillars
Heartland Vs Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United
Rangers United Vs Doma United.

₦300 for a match pass.. I think it's fair enough..

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Week 1 results

Good work Robosky

NPFL Matchday 2 Fixtures:

* This is unprecedented, 8 games will be LIVE on
@NPFL_Live
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Saturday;

1. Kano Pillars vs Katsina Utd.
2. Bendel Insurance vs Shooting Stars.
3. Doma Utd vs Bayelsa Utd.

Sunday;

4. Kwara Utd vs Abia Warriors.
5. Remo Stars vs Rangers.
6. Akwa Utd vs Sporting Lagos.
7. Gombe Utd vs Enyimba.
8. Plateau Utd vs Heartland FC.

Nice one

guobe:
Nice one

Yes we move

Week two print to be a cracker


Let's go there

Results for today

Saturday 07/10/2023

Doma United 2 - 0 Bayelsa United

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina United

Bendel Insurance 2 - 0 Shooting Stars

robosky02:
Results for today

Saturday 07/10/2023

Doma United 2 - 0 Bayelsa United

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina United

Bendel Insurance 2 - 0 Shooting Stars

Bendel insurance second goal was a stunner.nice one Robisky

All the week 2 Results

Saturday 07/10/2023

Doma United 2 - 0 Bayelsa United

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina United

Bendel Insurance 2 - 0 Shooting Stars

Sunday 08/10/2023

Gombe United 2 - 0 Enyimba

Plateau United 1 - 0 Heartland

Lobi Stars 3 - 2 Sunshine Stars

Niger Tornadoes 1 - 0 Rivers United

Akwa United 0 - 0 Sporting Lagos

Kwara United 1 - 0 Abia Warriors

Remo Stars 2 - 1 Enugu Rangers

Table after week 2

guobe:

Bendel insurance second goal was a stunner.nice one Robisky

Bendel insurance are keeping the momentum going

robosky02:


Bendel insurance are keeping the momentum going

It's just their first match.lets see what stuff they are made of as the season progresses.
You are doing a great job covering the league. Npfl suppose decpay you lol.

guobe:

It's just their first match.lets see what stuff they are made of as the season progresses.
You are doing a great job covering the league. Npfl suppose decpay you lol.

Thank you

We need to project our league
Besides it's getting better again

We are beginning to see the influx of foreign players like we have in the past

robosky02:



Thank you

We need to project our league
Besides it's getting better again

We are beginning to see the influx of foreign players like we have in the past

That's the spirit. I will always represent Nigerian league.l was 6 years old when I started going to the stadium to watch Bendel insurance and so insurance is inside me.

With all the recruits Enyimba did, they lost to gombe Utd.. Na with this leg them wan go use play Wydad for ASL.. Smh.

Blockbuster clashes.

12/10/2023

Enyimba Int’l FC vs Bendel Insurance

Rivers United FC vs Remo Stars SC


Arguably the Best 4 team in Nigeria today
They were all in the continent at the beginning of this season

Rivers United defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday one encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Thursday.

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The hosts were awarded a penalty on 11 minutes after a Remo Stars defender handled the ball inside the box.

Forward Alex Oyowah slotted the ball home for Rivers United’s first goal of campaign.

Former Remo Stars striker Andy Okpe scored against his former club late in the game to make the points save for the former NPFL champions.

Rivers United have now won six of their last seven NPFL games against Remo Stars.

Stanley Eguma’s will host Kwara United in their next league game on Sunday.

Remo Stars will be away to Bayelsa United also in Sunday.

robosky02:

Rivers United defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday one encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Flashscore: Follow the fastest live scores & results on Flashscore!

The hosts were awarded a penalty on 11 minutes after a Remo Stars defender handled the ball inside the box.

Forward Alex Oyowah slotted the ball home for Rivers United’s first goal of campaign.

Former Remo Stars striker Andy Okpe scored against his former club late in the game to make the points save for the former NPFL champions.

Rivers United have now won six of their last seven NPFL games against Remo Stars.

Stanley Eguma’s will host Kwara United in their next league game on Sunday.

Remo Stars will be away to Bayelsa United also in Sunday.

I heard Andy okoes goal was a rocket of a shot from outside the box.nice one.