NPFL: Early favourites emerge in golden boot race

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Hot Source

Abia Warriors striker, Emeka Obioma, has emerged as an early favourite for the Golden Boot award in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
Obioma, who was top scorer in the NPFL in the 2022/23 season, has registered six goals in nine league appearances for the Umuahia club in the current campaign.
The forward netted 16 times during that campaign to help his former club Enyimba lift the title.
He also finished among the league’s leading goalscorers last season, netting 11 times for Abia Warriors.
On his heels are Ranchers Bees’ Mohammed Zulkifilu and Doma United’s Sadiq Rilwan, who have scored five goals each.
Barau FC’s duo, Joseph Atule and Sugau Aliyu, as well as Kayode Oke of Bendel Insurance, have scored four goals apiece.
NPFL: Early favourites emerge in golden boot race

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NNL: Gothom, Okenwa win Akwa United POTM, GOTM award for December

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January 7, 2026
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Daniel Gothom has been named Akwa United’s Player of the Month for December, DAILY POST reports.

Gothom won the highest number of votes from fans, club officials and his teammates.

The striker impressed throughout the month, featuring in all of the club’s matches.

Gothom netted two crucial goals that secured victory for the Promise Keepers in the clash against Osun United and First Bank respectively.

Meanwhile, midfielder Michael Okenwa won the Goal of the Month award.

Okenwa’s stunning acrobatic strike against First Bank which extended Akwa United’s lead in their 3-1 away victory in Lagos was voted as the best in the month.

Both players have been presented their awards.

NNL: Gothom, Okenwa win Akwa United POTM, GOTM award for December

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Falconets depart for Poland ahead 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup

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August 24, 2026
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Nigeria’s Falconets will depart for Poland on Monday (today) ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports

The team has spent several weeks in camp in Abuja, undergoing intensive training and preparations as they get ready to represent the country at the global tournament.

Moses Aduku’s side will take on Poland and Korea Republic in friendly matches as part of their final preparations for the competition.

The two friendly encounters will provide Aduku with an opportunity to fine-tune his team’s strategies ahead of the World Cup.

Nigeria have been drawn in Group F alongside Spain, China and New Caledonia.

The Falconets will begin their campaign against Spain at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday, 7 September.

Falconets depart for Poland ahead 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup