Victor Osimhen has more
#SerieA
goals this season than:
🇪🇸Alvaro Morata
🇸🇪Zlatan Ibrahimovic
🇫🇷Olivier Giroud
🇦🇷Paola Dybala
🇧🇪Dries Mertens
🇮🇹Lorenzo Insigne
🇳🇬👑
HIST6RY!!!
2014 🏆
2016 🏆
2017 🏆
2019 🏆
2022 🏆
2023 🏆
Asisat Oshoala wins a record extending sixth African Footballer of the Year to move further away from Yaya Touré, Samuel Eto'o and Perpetua Nwokocha as the most decorated player on the continent.
🐐🐐🐐
#CAFAwards2023
Samuel Edem Eduok remains the only player to have scored more goals than Yusuf Abdullahi in a single game in the history of NPFL when he scored all six for his team against Nembe City in 2014.
Emem Eduok: Dolphins 6-0 Nembe City (October 2014)
14' ⚽️
23' ⚽️
30' ⚽️
49' ⚽️
71' ⚽️
All work and no play makes you a boring football fan.
Let's relive your memorable football moments throughout December with the ultimate NPFL challenge because there's no better way to promote the league than sharing your NPFL journey with your friends for 31 consecutive days —
HIST6RY!!!
1993: Yekini 🏆
1994: Amunike 🏆
1996: Kanu 🏆
1997: Ikpeba 🏆
1999: Kanu 🏆
2023: OSIMHEN 🏆
Nigeria equals Côte d'Ivoire as the country with most Africa Footballer of the Year winner.
#CAFAwards2023
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Rangers International 4-1 Kano Pillars
Goals rain in Awka as Rangers come from behind to put four past Pillars and move top of the table.
The Flying Antelopes become the first team to reach double figures in goals and points in
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.
#NPFLWithMIAS
Rivers United 2-0 Remo Stars
Andy Okpe's late strike and a 14th minute penalty by Alex Oyowah was enough for Stanley Eguma boys to secure their first win of the 2023/2024 NPFL campaign.
This is the Pride of Rivers' 6th win in 7 games vs Remo Stars in the NPFL.
#NPFLWithMIAS
Happy 33rd birthday to Robert Lewandowski.
◉ 632 club games
◉ 122 caps
◉ 531 goals
🏆 9x Bundelisga
🏆 4x DFB-Pokal
🏆 6x DFL-Supercup
🏆 Champions League
🏆 UEFA Super Cup
🏆 FIFA Club World Cup
One of the best finishers ever.
#FCB
| Bayern
In an exclusive interview with Made In Africa Sport, NPFL top scorer,
@Robertmizo9
says he wants to play in Europe and he is eyeing a spot in the Super Eagles.
FULL INTERVIEW ON OUR WEBSITE TOMORROW.
#NPFLWithMIAS
#NPFL24
Matchday ‼️
Community Shield
⚔️ Manchester City vs Leicester City
🏟️ Wembley Stadium
⏱️ 5:15pm GMT
Follow for Live stream and Update ❗
#MCILEI
#LEIMCI
#MCFC
#jackgrealish
Excuse me, but if beauty were a sport, you'd be a champion in that jersey, conquering on and off the pitch.
Oh, wait! You already are!
#NPFLDecemberChallenge
#NPFL24
Day 2:
As a neutral; you’d find me in random jerseys because I look sooooooo good in any.
P.S: Building a collection of NPFL jerseys and the goal is to have at least 15 clubs at the end of this season.
Leo Messi and his father Jorge are waiting for Paris Saint-Germain official contract proposal to arrive this weekend, in order to complete the agreement. Leo’s open to accept. 🇦🇷🇫🇷
#Messi
PSG are offering €35m [add ons included] until 2023, plus option to extend until 2024. ⏳
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Remo Stars 2-1 Rangers International
Fidelis Ilechukwu's dream start to the season met with defeat in Ikenne as The Sky Blue Stars came from behind, courtesy of goals from Seun Ogunribide and Sikiru Alimi, to kick-start their season on a high.
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Rangers International 2-0 Heartland
A goal in each half from Kazeem Ogunleye and Kenneth Igboke was enough to take the Flying Antelopes back to the top of NPFL table while the Naze Millionaires remains bottom.
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#NPFL24
FULL TIME
Akwa United 0-0 Sporting Lagos
In a match where the goals decided to go on vacation, the Noisy Lagosians stealthily tiptoed away with a precious point!
It's also the first goalless draw of the season.
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#NPFL24
THE 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season kicks off today.
Follow the in-depth league analysis, news, live scores and statistics on our website.
You can follow and engage the conversations on
#NPFL24
across our social media platforms with
#NPFLWithMIAS
.
On this day in 1999, Thierry Henry signed for Arsenal.
▪️ 2x PL champion
▪️ 4x PL Golden Boot
▪️ Only player ever to record at least 20 goals + 20 assists in a PL season
▪️ Arsenal’s all-time top scorer
Legend. ✨
Robert Mizo has scored 16 goals in the NPFL in 2023; no player has scored more (tied with Chukwuemeka Obioma).
With 7 goals this season, he told Made In Africa Sport that his target is 30 goals.
No player has scored 20 goals in a single season in the NPFL since Mfon Udoh scored
🏆 ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
29 DAYS TO GO!!!
DID YOU KNOW? DR Congo has lost 29 games in the Africa Cup of Nations, the highest in the competition's history.
The Leopards will be facing Zambia, Morocco, and Tanzania in Group F of AFCON 2023.
#AFCONWithMIAS
#AFCON2023
The Noisy Lagosians saw off Savannah Scorpion in their first ever outing in the NPFLto record a 7/8 home wins in matchday 1.
The final two games of the round was postponed due to Bendel Insurance and Rivers United's engagement in CAF Confederations Cup.
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#NPFL24
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Gombe United 1-0 Plateau United
Shuaibu Sadiq scored a 94th minute penalty before being sent off for a cynical foul in 97th minute to hand the Savannah Scorpion their third home win of the season in as many games at the Pantami Stadium.
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IT'S MATCHDAY 5 OF THE NPFL!
Struggling Akwa United travels to Benin City's fortress, Maikaba returns to prove a point against Rangers, Plateau United visits giant-slaying Scorpions at the Pantami Stadium.
Here's what we have on offer this weekend.
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#NPFL24
MADE IN AFRICA SPORT PRESENTS: INSIDE AFCON!
The 2023 African Cup of Nations is here, as your gateway to having the best experience, Made In Africa Sport is bringing you a daily newsletter dedicated to the biggest football event on the continent!
Inside AFCON will be your
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Bendel Insurance 0-0 Akwa United
Akwa United remained bottom of the table despite earning a point at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the season's 6th goalless match.
It's the Benin Arsenal's 7th clean sheets in 12 games at home in 2023.
#NPFLWithMIAS
Manchester United 4-0 Liverpool
Manchester United 4-1 Melbourne Victory
Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
3 wins and 11 goals in 3 games, Ten Hag's Manchester United are cooking in the Pre Season 🔴💥
#mufc
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Plateau United 1-0 Heartland
Mundi Bernard's acrobatic marvel in the 11th minute lit up the Jos International Stadium.
The moment of brilliance proved to be the game-changer as the Naze Millionaires' cherished unbeaten streak came to an end.
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⚠️THREAD ALERT⚠️
Ahead of the
#CAFAwards2023
today by 6PM,
@ots_columns
dives into the historical turbulence and performance of clubs, players and countries till date in the Player of the Year Awards for both men and women.
ENJOY ⤵️
You've learnt the basics of writing, covering local sports and data journalism, but how about telling the stories from your own angle?
@TheOddSolace
and
@garyalsmith
are ready to sharpen your storytelling skills and share your unique perspectives on sports by 12 p.m. today.
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Doma United 1-0 Enyimba
Hilary Ekawu's 16th-minute strike was enough for the hosts to edge the Peoples Elephant at the Pantami Stadium.
The Savannah Tigers have now moved into the top 4, while the struggling defending champion remains in the relegation
It's day 3 of our Sports Journalism Masterclass, we are diving into the world of numbers!
We are exploring Introduction to Data Analytics & Journalism.
Get ready to unlock the power of data in sports reporting with
@Prof_KennyJames
and
@KiniScore
💪⚽.
@Toyosi4layan
shall we?
NPFL MATCHDAY 12 RESULTS
◉ Abia Warriors and Sporting Lagos ended in a 1-1 draw.
◉ Sunshine Stars secured a 1-0 victory against 3SC.
◉ Heartland won 1-0 against Bendel Insurance.
◉ Lobi triumphed 1-0 over Gombe United.
◉ Kano Pillars secured a 1-0 win against Akwa United.
🏆ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
14 DAYS TO GO!
South Africa’s Benedict McCarthy holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in Africa Cup of Nations history when he scored four goals against Namibia in AFCON 1998 in a span of 14 minutes.
#AFCONWithMIAS
#AFCON2023
🏆ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
19 DAYS TO GO!
Nigeria has participated in the Africa Cup of Nations 19 times. They hold the record of being the only defending champion to fail to defend their title twice, having withdrawn from the 1996 AFCON due to political reasons and not qualified
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Heartland 0-1 Enyimba
Super sub, Stephen Chukwude's header just two minutes after entering the game, proved to be the decisive moment and adding to the woes of the winless Millionaires.
The defending champions secured their third consecutive win, drawing
WELCOME TO DECEMBER!
As the year draws to a close, Made In Africa Sport extends heartfelt wishes for a triumphant conclusion to 2023.
Here's to a last lap filled with wins, laughter, and maybe a few less own goals in life. Let's kick it! ⚽🎉😄
#HappyNewMonth
#December
MATCH WEEK 2!
Today's fixtures sees Insurance hosting 3SC in Benin. Newly promoted, Pillars welcomes Katsina in the first derby of the season.
Doma have never lost a home game in the NPFL, they host
#NPFL24
highest scoring team, Bayelsa at the Pantami Stadium.
#NPFLWithMIAS
NPFL RESULTS!
◉ Doma earns bragging rights as the King of Northeast.
◉ Plateau United, Sunshine Stars secures crucial away point.
◉ Ilechukwu piles more woes on Obi's misery.
◉ Warriors, Insurance and Enyimba return to winning ways.
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#NPFL24
🏆ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
18 DAYS TO GO!
With 18 goals, Samuel Eto'o is the All-time top scorer of the Africa Cup of Nations, four more than closest rival, Laurent Pokou (14) and five more than third-place, Rashidi Yekini (13).
AFCON 2000: ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
AFCON 2002: ⚽️
AFCON 2004: ⚽️
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🇲🇦 Wydad AC 0-1 Jwaneng Galaxy 🇧🇼
22-time Moroccan champions and last season's Champions League runners-up faced an unexpected defeat at home, with Thabang Sesinyi's 33rd-minute goal securing the win for Jwaneng Galaxy.
This victory marks the first-ever
Our interview with
@RobertMizo9
is out now, he said:
👉 It's a dream come true to play in the NPFL but he wants to play in Europe.
👉 Bayelsa United will bounce back and not relegate.
👉 He will score thirty goals in the NPFL this season.
👉 He sees himself breaking into the
Gombe United 2-0 Enyimba
In a disappointing start to their title defense, the Champions stumble at the Pantami Stadium.
Alakwe Chijoke's first-half header ignites the spark, and in a breathtaking climax, Ahmad Jimoh delivers a heart-stopping 96th-minute strike.
#NPFLWithMIAS
CAF Champions League Matchday One Fixtures:
Friday, 24 November
Pyramids 🇪🇬 vs TP Mazembe 🇨🇩
CR Belouizdad 🇩🇿 vs Young Africans 🇹🇿
Saturday, 25 November
Simba AC 🇹🇿 vs Asec Mimmosas 🇨🇮
Atletico Petroleos 🇦🇴vs Al-Hilal 🇸🇩
ES Tunis 🇹🇳 vs ES Sahel 🇹🇳
Al Ahly 🇪🇬 vs Medeama 🇬🇭
🏆ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
DID YOU KNOW?
Eto'o's 18 goals is the joint-highest across all continental tournament in the world.
HIGHEST GOAL SCORERS IN EACH CONTINENTS:
18 - Samuel Eto'o (Africa), Landon Donovan (North/Central America)
17 - Norberto Méndez & Zizinho (South
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Remo Stars 2 - 1 Sporting Lagos
The Sky Blue Stars came from behind behind to silent the Noisy Lagosians in the Southwest derby and move top of the table.
Sikiru Alimi's 48th minute penalty means he's also the joint top scorer of
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Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho
Semi Ajayi's 67th minute equalizer salvaged a draw for the Super Eagles after Motlomelo Mkwanazi gave the 153rd FIFA ranked Crocodiles a shock lead at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
#WorldCupWithMIAS
#WorldCup2023
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Doma United 2-0 Bayelsa United
A goal in each half from Andrew Majalisa and Charles Terwar ensured the Savannah Tigers recorded their second win in as many games over Restoration boys at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.
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#NPFL24
In partnership with the Sports' Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN NATIONAL) and
@acl_sports
, we present a Sports Journalism Training
Theme: Sports Journalism 101: The Ultimate Masterclass.
🗓️ Date: September 4 to 8
⏰ Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
📍Location: Zoom (Virtual Event)
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Katsina United 3-2 Sunshine Stars
Michael Olalusi's brace was not enough for the Owena Whales as Lukman Bello's brace propelled the Chanji Boys to a comeback win at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
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#NPFL24
🏆ROAD TO AFCON 2023 🏆
4 DAYS TO GO!
Egypt’s Essam El Hadary and Ahmed Hassan hold the record for the most titles won (4) as players. They both secured victories in the 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010 AFCON.
#AFCONWithMIAS
#AFCON2023
After eight matchdays, 19 out of 20 teams have won at least a game with Heartland being the only exception.
The Naze Millionaires (W0 D5 L3) are the only winless team in
#NPFL24
.
#NPFLWithMIAS
FULL-TIME STATISTICS
Shooting Stars 3-1 Doma United
The Oluyole Warriors come from behind for the second match in a row at the Lekan Salami Stadium to record a win over the Savannah Tigers courtesy of goals from Adelowo Gbolagade, Kareem Ademola & Gideon Monday.
#NPFLWithMIAS
IT'S MATCHDAY IN NPFL!
Kwara United v Sporting Lagos
Niger Tornadoes v Enyimba
Remo Stars v Shooting Stars
Akwa United vs Gombe United
Plateau United v Katsina United
Sunshine Stars v Abia Warriors
Kano Pillars v Bayelsa United
Heartland v Rivers United
#NPFLWithMIAS
#NPFL24
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Enyimba 3-2 Akwa United
It was a battle of dead ball specialists as Somiari Alalibo's 69th minute free-kick helped the People's Elephant to record a narrow win two minutes after David Philip leveled the score for the Promise Keepers from a free-kick.
ICYMI
Did you miss any of the NPFL games over the weekend? Don't worry, we got you covered 👍.
We stationed reporters across all match centres nationwide to bring you closer to the games from Akwa Ibom in South South to Kano in North West
THREAD
2 - Only Sunshine Stars (3) have scored more own goals in the NPFL than Shooting Stars (2) since the start of last season. Escobar.
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#NPFL24
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Sporting Lagos 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
First half goals from Jonathan Alukwu and Junior Lokosa was enough for the Noisy Lagosians to fend off late fight backs from Ikon Allah Boys and return to winning ways under the floodlights in Lagos.
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#NPFL24
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Rivers United 3-0 Académica do Lobito
Alex Oyowah provided two assists as goals from Samuel Antwi, Paul Odeh and Shedrack Asiegbu ensured the Pride of Rivers started their 2023/24 Confederations Cup in dominant style.
#CAFCCWithMIAS
#TotalEnergiesCAFCC
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Goals from Rivio Ayemwenre and Clement Naatum propelled Sporting Lagos to their first ever win in the NPFL on Monday, 2 October 2023.
Mojeeb Odufeso missed what would've been a consolation goal for Gombe United in added time.
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#NPFL24
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Bayelsa United 1-2 Lobi Stars
Samuel Tiza's brace proved to be the difference as the Prosperity Boys succumbed to a 1-2 home defeat despite Robert Mizo's goal.
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#NPFL24
Half Time in Lagos
Sporting Lagos 1-0 Gombe United
It was a fluid game with Sporting Lagos eventually getting the edge.
A first half of twists and turns sees Sporting Lagos get the advantage.
The statistics⤵️
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#NPFL24
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Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland
Okike Chinemerem's 8th minute goal was the difference as Abia Warriors pile more misery on Heartland woes in Oriental Derby.
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Raphinha ⚽🅰️🅰️
Fati ⚽
Aubameyang ⚽
Gavi ⚽
Depay ⚽🅰️
Balde 🅰️
Alba 🅰️
Dembele ⚽
Barcelona kick off their U.S. preseason tour with a 6-0 win vs. Inter Miami 💥