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Rivers United eye Insurance hurdle as Rangers welcome Remo Stars

The Nigeria Premier Football League title race continues this weekend with leaders Rivers United set for a tricky home game against Bendel Insurance, while closest challengers Rangers host Remo Stars in Enugu. Rivers United, who sit at the top of the table, will be looking to protect their slim lead in front of their home fans. Finidi George’s side have been strong at home this season, with an impressive record of wins and few goals conceded, but they face an Insurance team that has proved difficult for them in recent meetings. The head to head record shows that Rivers United have struggled to beat Bendel Insurance in their last five clashes, with four draws and one win for the Benin Arsenal. Their last encounter ended goalless, underlining how tight the fixture can be and how much work Rivers must do […]

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Egbe seeks emergency action on crumbling NPFL stadiums

Sports facilities expert Ebi Egbe has called for a state of emergency on infrastructure in the Nigeria Premier Football League after the league slumped to 91st in the world rankings.​ Egbe, CEO of Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction Limited, said the sharp drop confirmed years of neglect of basic football infrastructure. He blamed substandard pitches as the biggest single obstacle to the growth of the Nigerian game.​ According to him, no league can compete with top nations while matches are played on poor, outdated surfaces. He argued that good pitches can deliver up to 70 percent success for technically sound teams by allowing them to express modern tactics and ball work.​ Egbe noted that Nigerian clubs are at a clear disadvantage when they travel to countries with modern, FIFA‑standard stadiums in North and Southern Africa. He urged government and football administrators […]

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