Nigerian footballer dies in hospital after on-field collision
Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins collapsed on the field during a Nigerian Premier League match on Sunday and he later died in hospital.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
3-2-0, 2nd in Nigerian Professional League
Honours even in Nigerian Clasico
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance
Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.
Nigeria League wrap: Plateau suffer shock loss
League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.
NPFL Wrap: Top four remain unchanged
Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.
Alhassan Ibrahim shines in Akwa rout
This week in the Nigeria Premier League saw Akwa United and Nasarawa United score huge victories.
2020-21 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 12 |
| Nasarawa United | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 11 |
| Lobi Stars | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 10 |
| Enugu Rangers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| Enyimba | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Kano Pillars | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| Dakkada FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| MFM FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
| Plateau United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| Jigawa Stars | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| Sunshine Stars | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Warri Wolves | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Katsina United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| Akwa United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Kwara United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Wikki Tourists | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ifeanyi Ubah FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| Heartland | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Adamawa United | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
| Abia Warriors | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 |