Naija League Focus

About Naija League Focus

A sports show that showcases the some of the best action points in the Nigerian Leagues and beyond.

Publisher

Sport Flames

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   NPFL Goals Explosion: 21 Goals Across 10 Venues as NPFL Season Heats Up

   Welcome to another edition of Naija League Focus on Sport Flames Radio with host Steve Ahwen! This episode breaks down all the action from Matchday 8 of the 2026/2027 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Matchday 8 delivered 21 goals across 10 venues, highlighted by Plateau United's 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the New Jos Stadium with goals from Paul Samson, Samuel Ayari, and Nero Silas. In Katsina, Katsina United secured a 4-2 win over Enyimba International at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. League leaders Rangers International fought back to claim a 2-2 draw against Barau FC at the Kano Township Stadium. Meanwhile, Ikorodu City earned a 2-0 win over Kwara United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, thanks to goals from Farouk Salami and Ikechukwu Jr.. Nasarawa United claimed a 2-0 victory against Doma United with goals from Sunday Dapman and John Frank Istifanus. Other match results include Sporting Lagos defeating Bendel Insurance 2-1, Warri Wolves beating Inter Lagos 3-1, Kun Khalifa FC topping Shooting Stars 2-1, and goalless draws between Abia Warriors and Rivers United, as well as Rangers B and Niger Tornadoes. Host Steve Ahwen provides an update on league standings, noting that Rangers International leads with 17 points, followed by Rivers United with 16 points and Plateau United with 14 points. The episode also addresses the updates on the Nigeria National League (NNL), set to kick off on October 30, 2026, and the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Finally, preview the upcoming Matchday 9 fixtures, featuring matches like Kano Pillars vs Katsina United, Plateau United vs Sporting Lagos, and Rangers International vs Bendel Insurance. #NPFL, #NaijaLeagueFocus, #SportFlamesRadio, #SteveAhwen, #PlateauUnited, #KanoPillars, #KatsinaUnited, #EnyimbaFC, #RangersInternational, #BarauFC, #IkoroduCity, #KwaraUnited, #NasarawaUnited, #DomaUnited, #SportingLagos, #BendelInsurance, #WarriWolves, #InterLagos, #KunKhalifaFC, #ShootingStars, #AbiaWarriors, #RiversUnited, #NigerTornadoes, #NNL, #NWFL Chapter Outline 00:00:07 : Introduction and Show Headlines 00:01:04 : Welcome Note, Contact Info, and Sponsorship Details 00:03:00 : Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Match Review 00:05:30 : Katsina United vs Enyimba International Match Review 00:08:24 : Station Identification Break 00:08:46 : Barau FC vs Rangers International Match Review 00:10:41 : Ikorodu City vs Kwara United Match Review 00:12:19 : Nasarawa United vs Doma United Match Review 00:14:16 : Full NPFL Matchday 8 Scoreline Summary 00:17:07 : Station Identification Break 00:17:28 : League Updates: NNL Start Date and NWFL Status 00:19:33 : Official NPFL League Table Standings 00:22:05 : NPFL Matchday 9 Fixtures Preview 00:29:08 : Final Episode Summary, Sponsorship Contacts, and Closing Remarks

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Bendel Insurance Thrash Barau 4-1, Rangers Tame Abia Warriors & NPFL, NNL, NWFL Updates

   Welcome to Episode 7 of Naija League Focus on Sport Flames Radio, hosted by Stephen Ahwen. This episode delivers an in-depth, analysis of all the action from Matchday 7 of the 2026-2027 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season, alongside key status updates regarding the Nigerian National League (NNL) and the Nigerian Women's Football League (NWFL). Matchday 7 proved to be an explosive round filled with high-scoring encounters, comeback victories, and tactical battles. The standout fixture took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, where Bendel Insurance delivered a 4-1 thrashing over high-flying Barau FC, catapulting themselves into fifth place. In the Oriental derby, defending champions Enugu Rangers secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Abia Warriors, featuring goals from Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo, and Akoroda Daniel. Finidi George's Rivers United maintained their undefeated record by defeating Ikorodu City 2-0 with goals from Samson Olasupo and Chidiebere Nwobodo. Elsewhere, Enyimba FC continued their resurgence by earning back-to-back victories with a 2-0 win over Plateau United, courtesy of goals from Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinwa. Kwara United mounted a second-half comeback to defeat Ranchers Bees 2-1, while Doma United edged Warri Wolves 1-0 via Joshua Abba's late strike. Niger Tornadoes kept their home fortress intact with a 1-0 victory over Sokoto Caliphate FC, Kano Pillars drew 1-1 with Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos tied 1-1 with Katsina United, and Shooting Stars played to a goalless draw against Nasarawa United. Stephen Ahwen reviews the updated NPFL standings, where Enugu Rangers occupy the top spot with 16 points, closely followed by Rivers United on 15 points and Doma United on 18 points. Looking ahead to Round 8, key upcoming fixtures include Katsina United hosting Enyimba FC, Ikorodu City entertaining Kwara United, Abia Warriors facing Rivers United, and Sporting Lagos taking on Bendel Insurance. To wrap up, official announcements confirm that the NNL season will kick off on October 31, 2026, while the NWFL Premiership start date remains pending. #NPFL, #NaijaLeagueFocus, #StephenAhwen, #SportFlamesRadio, #BendelInsurance, #BarauFC, #EnuguRangers, #AbiaWarriors, #RiversUnited, #IkoroduCityFC, #EnyimbaFC, #PlateauUnited, #KwaraUnited, #RanchersBees, #DomaUnited, #WarriWolves, #NigerTornadoes, #SokotoCaliphateFC, #KanoPillars, #SportingLagos, #InterLagos, #KatsinaUnited, #ShootingStars, #NasarawaUnited, #NNL, #NWFL, #NigerianFootball, #AfricanSoccer Chapter Outline 00:00:08: Welcome and NPFL Matchday 7 Headlines 00:03:08: Bendel Insurance 4-1 Barau FC Match Analysis 00:04:41: Enugu Rangers 3-1 Abia Warriors Oriental Derby Analysis 00:06:47: Rivers United 2-0 Ikorodu City Breakdown 00:08:20: Mid-Show Station Break 00:09:25: Enyimba FC 2-0 Plateau United Match Overview 00:10:53: Kwara United 2-1 Ranchers Bees Comeback Breakdown 00:12:19: Doma United 1-0 Warri Wolves Analysis 00:13:21: Kano Pillars 1-1 Sporting Lagos & Round Results 00:15:28: NNL Kickoff Confirmation and NWFL Status Notice 00:17:03: NPFL Standings Table Breakdown 00:22:00: NPFL Round 8 Upcoming Fixtures Preview 00:28:03: Episode Recap and Closing Outro

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Rangers Defeated! Enyimba Struggles, Abia Warriors Rampage & NPFL, NNL, NWFL Roundup

   Welcome to Episode 6 of Naija League Focus on Sport Flames Radio, hosted by Stephen Ahwen. This episode provides a comprehensive, neutral breakdown of all the dramatic action from Matchday 6 of the 2026-2027 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season, while also bringing official updates from the Nigerian National League (NNL) and the Nigerian Women's Football League (NWFL). Matchday 6 delivered high-stakes tactical battles, massive upsets, and 15 total goals across 10 fixtures. The headline result saw league newcomers Ikorodu City stun reigning champions Enugu Rangers with a decisive 2-0 victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, ending Rangers' unbeaten run through clinical finishing and intense pressing. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors put on the round's most dominant attacking display by dismantling Bendel Insurance 3-0. Elsewhere, traditional powerhouses Kano Pillars and Enyimba International fought to a tense 0-0 stalemate in Kano, while title contenders Rivers United were held to a goalless draw by Ranchers Bees in Kaduna. Additional Matchday 6 results saw Warri Wolves edge Shooting Stars 1-0, Plateau United defeat Inter Lagos 2-0, Katsina United edge Doma United 2-1, Nasarawa United top Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Sokoto Caliphate FC sink Coal City United 1-0, and Sporting Lagos draw 1-1 with Barau FC. Stephen Ahwen walks listeners through the updated NPFL table standings where Enugu Rangers remain on top with 18 points, followed by Rivers United (12 pts) and Barau FC (12 pts). Shockingly, nine-time champions Enyimba International find themselves trapped in the relegation zone in 19th place alongside Niger Tornadoes, Sokoto Caliphate FC, and Inter Lagos. Looking ahead, the show previews Matchday 7 fixtures, including crucial encounters like Rivers United vs Ikorodu City, Enugu Rangers vs Abia Warriors, and Enyimba hosting Plateau United, as well as a pending Matchday 3 match between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars. To round off the show, official updates reveal that the NNL 2026-2027 season will kick off on October 31, 2026, while the NWFL Premiership is slated for a November start. #NPFL, #NaijaLeagueFocus, #StephenAhwen, #SportFlamesRadio, #IkoroduCityFC, #EnuguRangers, #EnyimbaFC, #KanoPillars, #AbiaWarriors, #BendelInsurance, #RiversUnited, #RanchersBees, #PlateauUnited, #InterLagos, #WarriWolves, #ShootingStars, #KatsinaUnited, #DomaUnited, #NasarawaUnited, #NigerTornadoes, #SokotoCaliphateFC, #CoalCityUnited, #SportingLagos, #BarauFC, #NNL, #NWFL, #NigerianFootball, #AfricanSoccer Chapter Outline 00:00:08: Welcome and NPFL Matchday 6 Headlines 00:02:19: Ikorodu City 2-0 Enugu Rangers Match Analysis 00:04:19: Abia Warriors 3-0 Bendel Insurance Breakdown 00:05:46: Kano Pillars 0-0 Enyimba International Derby Analysis 00:07:08: Ranchers Bees 0-0 Rivers United Overview 00:08:20: NPFL Matchday 6 Full Results and Round Statistics 00:11:55: Station Break 00:12:52: NPFL Standings Table Breakdown 00:15:20: NPFL Matchday 7 Upcoming Fixtures Preview 00:22:18: Shooting Stars Rescheduled Match Announcement 00:23:26: NNL and NWFL New Season Start Dates 00:25:00: Episode Summary and Outro

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