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Lagos, Nigeria
Joined March 2013
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Congratulations, Nigeria! 🇳🇬 The first African nation to win the #U17WWC 🙌 The Flamingos claimed their maiden title after beating Japan 2-1 in Rabat.
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Nigeria are #U17WWC 2026 Champions! 🏆 🇳🇬
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0️⃣ - Bendel Insurance are the ONLY side yet to keep a cleansheet in the #NPFL this season. Leak #KWABEN #NPFL27
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THE LOG | MATCHDAY 11 📊 🔝 Rivers United, Rangers International and Bendel Insurance occupy the top three spots as Matchday 11 comes to a close. 🔻 Warri Wolves, Abia Warriors, Ranchers Bees and Inter Lagos find themselves in the relegation zone. The battle for the top and the fight for survival continue! Where does your team stand on the table?👇 #NPFL27
FT | MATCHDAY 11 – DAY 3 Shooting Stars, Enyimba, Kano Pillars and Katsina United all claimed home victories, while Bendel Insurance picked up maximum points on the road. Three other closely contested encounters ended in draws as Matchday 11, Day 3 delivered another evening of NPFL action. That's a wrap on Matchday 11. All eyes now turn to Matchday 12! 🔥 #NPFL27
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Inter Lagos are the only side yet to win a match at home in this season's #EUROMATCHNPFL (D2 L3). Can they end that run today when they play hosts to Ranchers Bees? #INTRNB #NPFL27
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0️⃣ - Bendel Insurance are the only side yet to keep a cleansheet in the #NPFL this season. Leak #NPFL27
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📉 SHOOTING STARS’ SEASON SO FAR! 8 games, 8 matchdays, and a tough start for the Oluyole Warriors. With plenty of football still to play, can the Oluyole Warriors turn things around and climb back up the table? How far can Shooting Stars go this season? #NPFL27 #ShootingStars
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1⃣ - Following Kano Pillars' heavy defeat in Jos today, Rivers United are now the ONLY side yet to lose in the #NPFL this season. Sole #ABIRIV #NPFL27
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MATCHDAY 8 | DAY 2 Ikorodu City 2-0 Kwara United Ikorodu City make home advantage count with a clean 2-0 win. Ranchers Bees 0-0 Niger Tornadoes Nothing to separate the two sides as they share the spoils. 7️⃣ games on the slate tomorrow! 🔥 #NPFL #NPFL27
FULL TIME | MATCHDAY 8 - DAY 1 Katsina United 4 - 2 Enyimba FC Katsina United make home advantage count, winning the Matchday 8 opener. Another defeat for the People’s Elephants. On to Day 2! #NPFL #NPFL27
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1️⃣ - Ikorodu City have beaten Rangers International for the first time in their #NPFL history - ending a run of four consecutive league defeats to the Flying Antelopes. Broken #IKCRAN #NPFL27
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MATCHDAY 6 | DAY 2 FT RESULTS Home advantage ruled today! Wins across the board, except Kano Pillars vs Enyimba, which ended in a goalless draw and gave Enyimba their first point of the season. One game left for matchday 6 How did your team perform? 👇 #NPFL #NPFL27
FT| Sporting lagos 1-1 Barau FC Honours even in Onikan. Day 2 loading... 🔥 #NPFL27
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1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ - Stanley Dimgba’s opening goal for Enyimba against Sporting Lagos on Wednesday is the 100th #NPFL goal of the 2026/27 season. Landmark #NPFL27
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🔥 #NPFL TEAM OF THE WEEK — MATCHDAY 4 Matchday 4 brought the goals, the drama, and the standout performances. ⚽️👏 We've picked our XI from the best of the weekend, but football fans always know best. Who deserved a shirt in this team that we missed? Drop your picks below 👇 #NPFL27 #TeamOfTheWeek #NigerianFootball
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Before Kanu Nwankwo took over as chairman of Enyimba FC in July 2023, the People’s Elephant had not finished outside the top 10 in 29 years. Since Kanu took over: 2023/24 — 3rd 2024/25 — 6th 2025/26 — 11th 2026/27 — 20th (currently) KAN U BELIEVE IT? #NPFL27
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Opta Nigeria retweeted
#NPFL27 begins with the blockbuster Friday evening clash between continental Shooting Stars & newly promoted Inter Lagos. My Ibadan goons, you can get the ticket through 3SC’s newest sponsors Chowdeck on this link 👇🏾 #ChowdeckXShootingStars chowdeck.com/events/shooting…
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FLASH: Gift Monday will start only her second ever WAFCON game today as Nigeria’s Super Falcons face Cameroon for a semi-final spot in WAFCON 2026 today. A reward for scoring her first ever WAFCON goal on Wednesday. Best of luck. #CMRNGA
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FULL-TIME. 🏆 El Kanemi Warriors 1–0 Ikorodu City The dessert Warriors win the 2026 President Federation Cup They win it for the the 4th time in the club’s history. #presidentfederationcup
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🏆 THE PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP FINAL IS SET! El-Kanemi Warriors and Ikorodu City will face off in Asaba for the ultimate prize in the 2026 President Federation Cup. With silverware on the line and a coveted place in continental football up for grabs, its all or nothing for both sides. Who will lift the trophy and etch their name into history as the 2026 president federation cup winners, El-Kanemi Warriors or Ikorodu City?⬇️ #PresidentFederationCup2026 #FederationCupFinal
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