Nigeria Premier League
Badminton: World Stars to storm Lagos for International Classics

One hundred and eight foreign players from over 35 countries and 43 Nigerians are expected to compete for honours as the 6th Lagos International Badminton Classics, takes place at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, from August 30 to September 2, 2023.
No Fewer than 37 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the tournament. These include Algeria, Azerbaijan, Australia, Austria, the Republic of Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada and the Czech Republic.
The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih disclosed that the other participating countries expecting are England, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Mauritius and Norway.
Others are Nigeria, Peru, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Slovakia, Slovenia, Togo, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, United States and Zambia.
Ambassadors from various countries are expected, as well as the badminton-loving governors of the states of Kebbi, Ekiti and Ebonyi, who will add glamour to the classics.
Sports Market International reports that the Lagos Classics has been described several times as the highest category of world badminton governing body-sanctioned championships that can be held in any African country.
The Classics Ranking also offers participants, including Nigerian players, the opportunity to earn the points needed to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and improve their BWF World Ranking.
Orbih expressed his delight at the great return of the competition after three years off the calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact.
“We are delighted to have the biggest flagship event on the African badminton scene back,” he said.
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Orbih thanked the Lagos State Government, particularly Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for Lagos State’s support and sponsorship of the event and called on other states to follow suit.

Nigeria Premier League
Eunisell Gears Up For 2025 Boot Awards Amid Tight Scoring Race

As the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season nears its thrilling conclusion, on Sunday, May 25, Eunisell Limited, Africa’s leading specialty chemicals and oil production solutions company, is proud to announce its readiness for the prestigious Eunisell Boot Awards.
This year’s event, scheduled for June in Lagos, marks a major milestone—a decade of Eunisell’s steadfast commitment to celebrating excellence and supporting domestic football development in Nigerian football.
The Eunisell Boot Award, is an annual ceremony honouring the NPFL’s highest goal scorer, spotlighting individual brilliance and inspiring the next generation of football
talent.
Since inception, the initiative has become one of the most respected individual
accolades in Nigerian football.
With one match day to go this season, the race for the 2025 Eunisell Boot is intensifying.
Nasarawa United’s currently leads the race to grab the Eunisell Boots with 18 goals.
Yusuf took his tally to 18 goals in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Enyimba.
The trio of Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars) Anthony De Souza Ijoma (Abia Warriors) and Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City) have 12 goals each.
Beyond the Boot Awards, Eunisell currently sponsors Abia Warriors, a prominent club in the NPFL, further demonstrating its active support for domestic football development and grassroots talent.
Ken Okeiyi, CEO of Eunisell, emphasized the company’s dedication to the sport and its role in uplifting communities.
Over the years, Eunisell Boot Award has stood as a symbol of recognition, reward, and belief in the power of local talent.
As the NPFL season wraps up, we are once again reminded of the skill, determination, and passion that define Nigerian football.
Eunisell is proud to continue investing in the future of the sport by celebrating those who inspire on and off the pitch.
Eunisell’s involvement in Nigerian football—through both its individual player recognition and club sponsorship—reflects its broader vision to foster excellence, empower youth and promote national pride.
Details of the 2025 Eunisell Boot Awards ceremony, including final date and venue, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Nigeria Premier League
Abiodun Celebrates The NPFL’s New Era As Remo Stars Clinch The 2024/25 Trophy

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed delight at the steady transformation of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), commending the league’s organizers for aligning its calendar with international standards.
Governor Abiodun made the remarks in Abeokuta while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Gusau, and the Chairman of the NPFL, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye.
The officials visited to congratulate the Governor following the official presentation of the 2024/25 NPFL trophy to Remo Stars—champions of this season.
Speaking on the sidelines of the visit, the Governor praised the NPFL’s decision to synchronize its season with global leagues, many of which conclude by May or early June.
“While the champions, our own Remo Stars from Ogun State, were crowned on Sunday, there is just one more game to conclude the season—meaning the NPFL will wrap up in May, just like most European leagues. This is commendable,” he said.
Abiodun, who attended the trophy presentation in Ikenne, also applauded the NPFL board for conducting a smooth and rancor-free season.
“It is to the credit of the NPFL Board, led by my brother, Elegbeleye, that we had this beautiful celebration today. All stakeholders agree that Remo Stars are worthy champions,” the Governor stated.
Present at the reception were several NFF Board members, including Ganiyu, Aisha Falode, and Silas Agara.
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Nigeria Premier League
NPFL Drama: Late Spot-kick Seals Shooting Stars’ Win Over Sunshine Stars

Sunshine Stars narrowly lost 0-1 to Shooting Stars in a tightly contested Matchday 36 fixture of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The decisive goal came in the 84th minute after the referee awarded a late penalty to the home side, following a scramble in the box.
Just two minutes earlier, Sunshine Stars were reduced to ten men when defender Yusuf Olowoshile received a red card.
Shooting Stars capitalized on the advantage, converting the penalty with composure to secure all three points.
Despite the defeat, Sunshine Stars displayed grit and determination, going toe-to-toe with their hosts and creating several scoring opportunities.
Goalkeeper Emma Offori was a standout performer, making several key saves to keep the Owena Whales in the contest.
Speaking after the match, Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote praised Sunshine Stars for their resilience, labeling their current league standing as “unfortunate.”
On his part, Sunshine Stars coach Bobola Akinfolarin expressed frustration with the result, particularly the timing of the penalty. Nevertheless, he stressed that the team must now shift focus to their final two games of the season.
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