Fresh from our season-opening victory in Owerri, the focus understandably has to shift to bigger things. The CAF Confederations Cup final preliminary round is upon us, and this Saturday, we face Étoile Filante of Burkina Faso in Mali. It’s another huge test, and the message from Coach Yemi Olarenwaju, better known as Yema, is crystal clear: complacency is not an…
Love it or hate it, the NPFL is still not a profitable venture for most participating clubs. This reality forces many teams to seek partnerships to lighten the financial burden of competing in the league. It always makes me wonder how privately owned clubs like Remo Stars manage to hold their own against government-funded giants like ours. It’s no surprise…
Traditionally, away wins in the league are a precious treasure, cherished far more than any home team's offensive masterpiece. When Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday results are published online, armchair pundits scour the scores, eagerly searching for that elusive away victory. It is their go-to metric to judge the league's competitiveness, a flawed measure perhaps, but one that underscores…