Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Updates

This season Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) has surprised many bookies with many events and turns happening in terms of performance and results of games across the country. 

After 29 rounds of matches, just 4 points separates the league leaders Akwa United and the 5th-placed team Enyimba FC, a visible representation of how competitive the league has been.

Let's take a look at some of the statistics so far. 

289 games have been played

581 goals have been scored

Home wins - 177

Draws - 73

Away victories - 30

Home team goals  - 414

Away team goals - 167

Most wins - Nasarrawa United (11)

Most draws - Akwa United and Abia warriors (11)

Most losses - Adamawa United (17)

Matches which ended with three or more goals - 102 matches

Matches which ended with two or less goals - 176 matches 

Highest Scoring team - Kwara Utd (35 )

Least scoring team - Adamawa United (17)

Highest number of goals conceded - Dakkada FC (36)

Least number of goals conceded - Akwa United (17)

Longest unbeaten run - Akwa United (18 games)

Longest winless run - Sunshine Stars (18 games)

Highest goal difference - Akwa Utd (+19)

Least goal difference - Adamawa Utd (-19)

Best home record - Kano pillars (13 wins and 2 draws in 15 games). 

Top Scorers

Mohammed Zulkifilu (Nasarawa Utd) - 11 goals

Charles Atshimene (Akwa United) - 10 goals

Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars) -10 goals

We keep our fingers crossed to see how these  remaining games will pan out.

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