Nigeria Premier League
Carabao Cup: Erik ten Hag charges Man United players to defend title

Erik ten Hag has set out Manchester United’s stall in this season’s Carabao Cup, with the Dutchman intending to repeat the success experienced during his first season with the club.
The Reds lifted the trophy at Wembley in February following a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the final.
Our defence of the silverware begins tonight, as Roy Hodgson brings his Crystal Palace side to Old Trafford for the third-round tie.
“It is only a few months since we lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium and we all remember what a great feeling that was,” Ten Hag begins.
“It was an important competition for us last season and that has not changed this year.
“We want to defend the trophy, so as we welcome Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace tonight, this is an opportunity for us to keep moving in the right direction.”
After a difficult start to the season, Ten Hag is also hoping Saturday’s spirited win at Burnley can prove to be a turning point.
This is the first of four consecutive home games for United ahead of the October international break and the boss wants to see his side put a run of results together now.
“We want to win so we can reach the fourth round, of course, but it is also important for us to build on the positive performance and result we earned at Burnley on Saturday evening,” Erik added.
“Consistency is what we need now, not only from game to game but also within games. Even among our defeats this season, we have had some good spells of play and shown real quality, only to let ourselves down at key moments.
“Now, after showing a lot of character at Turf Moor, we need to follow one good result with another and keep building.”

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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