The Modern day NPFL

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) of 2019/20 season keeps springing 

surprises to the amazement of football lovers across the country.

Presently, after 19 rounds of the matches Lobi Stars of Makurdi are leading the NPFL table with 35 points, while Plateau United follows with 33 points in second position.

NPFL Stats 

Matches played so far - 181

Matches remaining- 199

Home team wins - 108 games

Away team wins   -  23 games

Draws            -  50 games

Goals scored - 357 goals

Home goals -  247

Away goals - 110

Goalless Draws - 23 games

Topscorers 

Tasiu Lawal (Katsina United) - 8 goals

Ibrahim Mustapha (Plateau United) - 8 goals

Teams Statistics

Plateau United have scored the most number of goals so far this season - 27 goals, with  +15 goal difference.

Plateau United usually scored a goal every 63 minutes ratio, and concedes at the ratio of every 143 minutes

Adamawa United have conceded the most goals so far - 34 goals, with 20goals deficits.

Enugu Rangers and Heartland of Owerri have scored the least goals so far - 13 goals apiece.

Lobi Stars have the most clean sheets so far - 11 clean sheets, while

Plateau United have 10 clean sheets in 19 games apiece.

The second-half of the season begin this weekend.

Do you think Lobi stars can emerge champion in the NPFL this season??

Fabiyi Ridwan

Sports Writer and Analyst

Accreditation for 2018 AITEO Cup Grand Finale

NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

This is to respectfully call on Editors/Managers of the nation’s sporting media to send in requests for media accreditation for the 2018 AITEO Cup Men’s Final holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Wednesday, 24th October 2018.

The Men’s Final will see Rangers International FC of Enugu tackle Kano Pillars FC.

Also, please be informed that the 2018 AITEO Cup Women’s Final will hold at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Tuesday, 23rd October 2018. Applicants should indicate which of the two venues they intend to be, or if they intend to attend both matches.

Please be informed that in consideration of the size of the Media Gallery at the venue, no media organization shall be accorded more than one slot for Press and Photo –Journalist.

Media organizations are to send in their request to this email between 5pm on Friday, 19th October and 5pm on Sunday, 21st October 2018. No request will be entertained after 5pm on Sunday, 21st October 2018.

Accreditation cards will be issued at each of the venues four hours before each match.

Kindly accept the very warm sporting regards of the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, and sincere appreciation for your usual support, understanding and co-operation.

Send your accreditation here ademola.olajire68@gmail.com

NPFL Violence: LMC right to charge offenders in Shari'a court - Barrister

Tobi Adesina

The decision to try the matchday 33 involving Wikki Tourist of Bauchi and Rangers International of Enugu offenders in a Shari'a court was welcomed with mixed reactions. Media opinion, fans and Management of NPFL clubsides all raised eyebrows concerning the outlandish decision made by the LMC.

Speaking with a lawyer in Ibadan, Barrister Amaka made it clear that under the provisions made for the Shari'a law in the 1999 constitution, the LMC has done no wrong in the way and manner the court case was treated.

"A citizen can be charged under Shari'a law in Nigeria, in as much as he is a Muslim. The Nigeria 1999 constitution allows for a case to be taking a Shari'a court when it happens around the geographical jurisdiction of the Shari'a law in Nigeria."

"Bauchi in this case is among the 12 member States of Shari'a in Nigeria. The only practical circumstance where a Shari'a court can be bypassed is at the request of the Plaintiff"

Mohammed Isa, Hamisu Mohammed and Yola Ishaya's case have now been postponed to hear August 31st, 2017.