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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Mattswaggz: 6:02pm On Sep 14

Good one keeping us updated about the local leagues.....the NPFL needs to do better than this tho..... countries like Egypt,SA,Morocco,Algeria and Tunisia are far ahead of the so called giant or Africa. .

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by saintopus(m): 6:02pm On Sep 14

My Rivers United

Finidi!!!!

Tiiyepaga

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by BewareOf419: 6:09pm On Sep 14

It is mandatory for 99% home teams to win their home match in NPFL

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Amalekki: 6:11pm On Sep 14

Yes, happens a lot. Not always.

BewareOf419:
It is mandatory for 99% home teams to win their home match in NPFL

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Solsix(m): 6:11pm On Sep 14

Pacesetter123:
I wasted my money to go to Godswill Akpabio stadium to cheer Rivers United to victory.
Low and behold,I didn't know Rivers United paraded the most average players among the big teams in the NPFL.
Dominique, you need to see the kind of cheep goals they scored Rivers, expecially the 2nd goal.
Defender standing and watching the San Pedro guy with the ball outside the edge of 18 yard box,the goalkeeper who ran out suddenly tries to run back to his post and the guy unleashed a powerful shot that beats the unsettled keeper into the net.
I was shouting on top of my voice in the stadium, like what fvken kindergarten display is this?
But not for the two penalties Ref awarded us,the match would have ended 0:2.
Nigeria teams are not yet at par with their counterparts in other African countries even the smallest African countries in terms of club football.
We are below average.
I went back home highly disappointed.

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Amalekki: 6:12pm On Sep 14

Table

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Rubyjade: 6:14pm On Sep 14

ENYIMBA FC & KANO PILLARS: THE BOARD, COACHES AND PLAYERS NEED TO WAKE UP!

Let’s be brutally honest about what we are seeing from these two big names in Nigerian football.

ENYIMBA FC

Two games. Two defeats. Zero points.

For a club of Enyimba’s stature, this is embarrassing. The problem is bigger than one bad match. There are serious questions for the board, technical crew and players.

To the board: What is the recruitment strategy? What exactly was the plan for this season? Enyimba cannot continue operating like a club that is simply hoping things will somehow work out.

To the coaching crew: Where is the tactical identity? Where is the response when things aren't going well? A team can lose, but when the performances lack confidence, creativity and control, the technical bench must answer questions.

To the players: Wearing the Enyimba shirt is not a privilege without responsibility. You need to fight for that badge. Fans can forgive defeat; what they won't forgive is a lack of hunger and commitment.

And losing 2–0 to Kano Pillars after already losing to Niger Tornadoes means this is no longer something supporters should simply brush aside. Enyimba are currently bottom of the table with two defeats from two games.

KANO PILLARS

Now, Kano Pillars deserve credit for beating Enyimba, but let's not get carried away.

The team has started unbeaten — a 2–2 draw against Kwara United followed by a 3–2 victory over Niger Tornadoes — but conceding four goals in two games also tells us that there are defensive issues that the coaching crew needs to address.

To the Pillars board: Don't wait until the team starts struggling before you strengthen the areas that need strengthening.

To the coaches: The attack is producing goals, but the defence is giving opponents too many opportunities. You cannot seriously challenge for honours if every match becomes a shootout.

To the players: Good start, but consistency is what separates a serious team from a team that simply starts well.

The season is still young. Nobody should be talking about panic or relegation after two matches.

But this is exactly the time to ask difficult questions.

Enyimba need a serious wake-up call.

Kano Pillars need to build on their promising start without becoming complacent.

The board must provide the right structure.

The coaches must provide the tactics.

The players must provide the commitment.

Because in football, big names don't win matches — good preparation, good coaching and hungry players do.

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by lordm(m): 6:15pm On Sep 14

That's not true. It seems it's been long you last followed up on npfl

BewareOf419:
It is mandatory for 99% home teams to win their home match in NPFL

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by anonimi: 6:20pm On Sep 14

Mattswaggz:
Good one keeping us updated about the local leagues.....the NPFL needs to do better than this tho..... countries like Egypt,SA,Morocco,Algeria and Tunisia are far ahead of the so called giant or Africa. .

This is why the clubs from these countries dominate the game on the continent, because they have strong leagues.

Do you know how our own league will be better if we don’t give attention to the league and our own HOME teams?

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Rollybee: 6:25pm On Sep 14

We will definitely get there one day

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Pootle: 6:26pm On Sep 14

the lagos derby was cool, i expected more people in the stands but the game was good though i prefer ikorodu united over both of them, both clubs need to do more PR to attract fans interest

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by anonimi: 6:28pm On Sep 14

BewareOf419:
It is mandatory for 99% home teams to win their home match in NPFL

Why are you sharing 419 statistics about OUR league games, despite your own moniker?

How is 88% the same thing as 99%?

What is the percentage of away wins in each European league?

You should not pass on your wrong impression to anyone as fact.

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Pacesetter123(m): 6:29pm On Sep 14

dominique:
I saw the highlights, honestly our league players are below par. With time there'll be growth. The league is now getting sponsorship like never before, we are on the right path

We pray and hope so..oooh!

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by anonimi: 6:29pm On Sep 14

Rollybee:
We will definitely get there one day

Just by saying/ claiming it huh

Faith is dead without works, not so?

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by ppogba: 6:30pm On Sep 14

Pacesetter123:
As if you knew,the man no be am at all for coaching.
My money I spent to travel to Godswill Akpabio stadium to watch him and his Lads really pained me at the end of the day.
Your team was trailing by a goal to 2 going into the 2nd half, you then substitute your two good attacking players playing 7 and 9 for you and brought in defensive midfielders.
To do what exactly?
In a match that you need winning?
There one small boy with jersey no 7 running the right flanks,the boy post a serious threats to the San Pedro defence till they couldn't go out and join the attack again as they did in the 1st half.
Guess what?
It is that same boy that Finidi George substituted to bring in a defensive minded midfielder.
Come see how all of us fans were shouting at Finidi.He didn't even mind us.
As soon as he substituted that 7 and 9,the tempo of the game became low, attacking threats ceases and the opponents have a breathing space and came out to attack us again and almost got a 3rd goal.
But not for the referee that manage to award us 2 penalties that we converted,it would have ended in a 0:2 lose.

.

That is what we call " Finidi ball".

Sorry for the wasted money and time.

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by dododawa1: 6:36pm On Sep 14

Up shooting stars

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Nobody: 6:37pm On Sep 14

ppogba:
.

That is what we call " Finidi ball".

Sorry for the wasted money and time.

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by UrPapa: 6:57pm On Sep 14

BewareOf419:
It is mandatory for 99% home teams to win their home match in NPFL

how did you come to that conclusion from the weeks result

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by guobe: 7:22pm On Sep 14

dominique:
Matchday 3 results and table. Kanu Papillo what's going on in our Enyimba o😭😭😭

Doma United FC 2 - 0 Enyimba International FC

Abia Warriors FC 2-2 Ikorodu City FC

Barau FC 3-1 Ranchers Bees FC

Bendel Insurance FC 4-2 Kun Khalifa FC

Kwara ‌‌‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‍‍‌‍‌United FC 3-0 Kastina United FC

Niger Tournadoes FC 1-1 Plateau United FC

Inter Lagos FC 0-3 sporting Lagos FC

Alot of goals scored this week

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by BewareOf419: 7:30pm On Sep 14

UrPapa:
how did you come to that conclusion from the weeks result

From the current and past results of NPFL, 99% home teams must win

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by BewareOf419: 7:32pm On Sep 14

anonimi:
Why are you sharing 419 statistics about OUR league games, despite your own moniker?

How is 88% the same thing as 99%?

What is the percentage of away wins in each European league?

You should not pass on your wrong impression to anyone as fact.

This is not 419 statistics and don't compare European league with NPFL

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by BewareOf419: 7:37pm On Sep 14*

lordm:
That's not true. It seems it's been long you last followed up on npfl

Type NPFL 2025/2026 table into google, and you will understand what I'm saying!

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by BewareOf419: 7:38pm On Sep 14

Amalekki:
Yes, happens a lot. Not always.

When I checked 2025/2026 league table of NPFL from day 1, I was just laughing 😂🤣

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by pusapou(m): 9:24pm On Sep 14

Pacesetter123:
I wasted my money to go to Godswill Akpabio stadium to cheer Rivers United to victory.
Low and behold,I didn't know Rivers United paraded the most average players among the big teams in the NPFL.
Dominique, you need to see the kind of cheep goals they scored Rivers, expecially the 2nd goal.
Defender standing and watching the San Pedro guy with the ball outside the edge of 18 yard box,the goalkeeper who ran out suddenly tries to run back to his post and the guy unleashed a powerful shot that beats the unsettled keeper into the net.
I was shouting on top of my voice in the stadium, like what fvken kindergarten display is this?
But not for the two penalties Ref awarded us,the match would have ended 0:2.
Nigeria teams are not yet at par with their counterparts in other African countries even the smallest African countries in terms of club football.
We are below average.
I went back home highly disappointed.

sorry

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by KomonSense: 10:40pm On Sep 14

042reports:
Hello

Drop your instagram or Whatsapp number. . .

Make we relate normally

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Freshtruth(m): 4:54am On Sep 15

Nairaland is gradually waking up top clubs should start setting up pages on nairalsnd

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Freshtruth(m): 4:55am On Sep 15

Warri wolves is winning the league this season

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Odunayaw(m): 10:23am On Sep 15

psalmsjob:
Nigeria league that away team can never win and home team can never lose....na league be that abi match fixing ping pong

Any match day the above is not true then the match referee or opposing player who scored the winning goal must pkai

It's just crazy and corruption infected league where

Can never?

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Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by psalmsjob: 10:27am On Sep 15

Odunayaw:
Can never?

Not quite can never but about 99% not probable. grin

when the away team has money to bribe and the home team is very small and doesn't have money to bribe.

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by salbis(m): 10:46am On Sep 15

Wow... Barau FC

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Pacesetter123(m): 11:54am On Sep 15

ppogba:
.

That is what we call " Finidi ball".

Sorry for the wasted money and time.

Thanks my bro

Re: NPFL Discussion Thread by Odunayaw(m): 12:40pm On Sep 15

psalmsjob:
Not quite can never but about 99% not probable. when the away team has money to bribe and the home team is very small and doesn't have money to bribe.

I think you have the ability to restrain yourself from just making things up

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