Akwa United

Akwa United

Shooting Stars, Heartland dumped out of Aiteo Cup Shooting Stars, Heartland dumped out of Aiteo Cup

KwesèESPN rounds up the 64 matches of the 2018 Aiteo Cup played across various centres on Sunday.

Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

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Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless

Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.

NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged

The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.

Nigerian clubs progress in CAF competitions Nigerian clubs progress in CAF competitions

Plateau United, MFM FC and Akwa United all secured wins in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday.

Top three on fire in NPFL Top three on fire in NPFL

Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day

NPFL clubs and consequences of transfer madness NPFL clubs and consequences of transfer madness

KweséESPN takes a look at the transfer shenanigans in the Nigeria domestic league, with Plateau United registering 50 players for the coming season.

KweséESPN's complete NPFL Season Preview KweséESPN's complete NPFL Season Preview

Ahead of the 2017-18 Nigeria Professional Football League kickoff on Sunday January 14, KweséESPN profiles the league's contenders and new boys.

CHAN Super Eagles held by NPFL champions Plateau United in Super Six CHAN Super Eagles held by NPFL champions Plateau United in Super Six

Nigeria's CHAN team were held by NPFL champions Plateau United in the second day of Super Six action, with Kano Pillars and Akwa United also drew 0-0.

NPFL Invitational represents opportunity for indifferent Enyimba, Plateau United NPFL Invitational represents opportunity for indifferent Enyimba, Plateau United

The upcoming NFPL Invitational provides an opportunity for Enyimba and Plateau United to improve on their underwhelming preseason form.

Nigerian Pro League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Rangers Internati.. 31 +17 54
2 Rivers United FC 31 +6 52
3 Nasarawa United 31 +6 50
4 Ikorodu City 31 +6 49
5 Abia Warriors 31 +3 49
6 Shooting Stars SC 31 -2 47
7 Bendel Insurance .. 31 +8 45
8 Katsina United 31 -1 42
9 Plateau United 31 -2 42
10 El Kanemi Warrior.. 31 -7 42
11 Barau 31 -1 41
12 Warri Wolves 31 -1 40
13 Niger Tornadoes 31 +2 39
14 Kano Pillars 31 -3 39
15 Bayelsa United 31 -6 37
16 Enyimba 31 -3 36
17 Wikki Tourists 31 -5 36
18 Remo Stars 31 -8 36
19 Kwara United 31 -7 33
20 Kun Khalifat FC 31 -8 33
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