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Live Football Scores, NPFL Table, Results and Betting Tips | ScoresLive 2026
ScoresLive is your home for live football scores in Nigeria, from the Nigeria Premier Football League to the biggest leagues in the world. Follow the NPFL table, today's matches, results and upcoming fixtures with every goal, card and corner updated the moment it happens. The coverage starts at home with the Nigeria Premier Football League, where Enyimba, Rivers United, Rangers International, Kano Pillars, Remo Stars and Shooting Stars chase the title and a place in Africa, and it takes in the Super Eagles, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Because so many fans here also follow England, we carry the Premier League and the rest of Europe in the same place. See the football tips, the latest news and the bookmaker promotions available in Nigeria.
Football Competitions Covered on ScoresLive 2026
The Nigerian football calendar mixes a long domestic NPFL season with the continental campaigns of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, and the European weekends that fill viewing centres across the country. ScoresLive brings the table, the top scorers, the recent form, the probable line-ups and the live score of all of these on one page.
Football competitions covered on ScoresLive
Competition
Country / Region
Teams
Format
NPFL
Nigeria
20
Home and away season
Nigeria National League
Nigeria
-
Second tier, promotion play-offs
Federation Cup
Nigeria
-
Knockout
CAF Champions League
Africa
16
Groups + knockout
CAF Confederation Cup
Africa
16
Groups + knockout
AFCON
Africa
24
Groups + knockout
Premier League
England
20
38 matchdays
Champions League
Europe
36
League phase + knockout
La Liga
Spain
20
38 matchdays
World Cup
Global
48
Groups + knockout
NPFL 2026: The Title Race and the Golden Boot
The Nigeria Premier Football League is the top flight of Nigerian club football and the proving ground for the country's next generation of talent. Around 20 clubs play each other home and away across a long season, and the side that finishes top of the table is crowned champion. Enyimba of Aba are the most decorated club of the modern era, sharing the spotlight with Rivers United, Remo Stars, Rangers International of Enugu, Kano Pillars, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, Plateau United and Bendel Insurance. The leading clubs earn Nigeria's places in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, while the bottom sides drop to the Nigeria National League. Home advantage is a huge factor: travel across the country is demanding, pitches and conditions vary, and the crowds at grounds like the Enyimba International Stadium and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium make away wins hard to come by. Follow the live NPFL table and scores on ScoresLive throughout the season.
NPFL: Top Scorers 2026
Player
Club
Goals
Assists
Anas Yusuf
Remo Stars
15
4
Sikiru Alimi
Remo Stars
13
3
Chijioke Mbaoma
Enyimba
12
5
Aniekeme Okon
Rivers United
10
2
Sadiq Abubakar
Kano Pillars
9
3
Ovie Martins
Plateau United
8
4
Matches Today, NPFL Table and Line-ups Live
Today's NPFL games and the fixtures from every other competition appear in the ScoresLive date bar, shown in West Africa Time, with live status and the score in real time. Open a match and you get the up-to-date league table, the recent form of both sides, the head-to-head record and the probable line-ups, with any players missing through injury or suspension. The starting eleven of Enyimba, Rivers United, Remo Stars or any club in the league is available as soon as the coaches confirm it. Check the NPFL table and live results at any time and build your football tips on real data rather than guesswork.
The Big Clubs of the NPFL
The best-known clubs of the Nigeria Premier Football League carry large, loyal followings and set the tone for every matchday. Enyimba of Aba are the record champions and the country's most familiar face in continental football. Rivers United of Port Harcourt have lifted the title and flown the flag in the CAF competitions, Rangers International of Enugu are one of the oldest and most storied names in the game, and Kano Pillars remain a northern powerhouse with a fierce home following. Remo Stars have grown into one of the most exciting sides in the country, while Shooting Stars of Ibadan, Plateau United of Jos and Bendel Insurance of Benin City all add history and regional pride. Searches for the kick-off time, the confirmed line-up and the head-to-head record are among the most common on any matchday, and ScoresLive gathers all of it next to the live score.
CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup: The Continental Challenge
The CAF Champions League is the most important club competition in Africa, and Nigerian sides such as Enyimba, who have won it twice, and Rivers United have carried the country's hopes against the giants of North Africa. The group stage gives way to two-legged knockout ties before a final that grips the whole continent. The CAF Confederation Cup, the second-tier competition, offers another route to continental glory and has often featured Nigerian clubs. Both tournaments run alongside the NPFL season, and a strong run brings prestige, prize money and a place among Africa's elite. ScoresLive carries live scores from every round, with the group tables and the knockout bracket.
The Super Eagles: AFCON and the World Cup
The Super Eagles are one of the powerhouses of African football, three-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations and a regular presence at the FIFA World Cup. A golden generation of attacking talent, led by Victor Osimhen, the prolific Ademola Lookman and the winger Samuel Chukwueze, has the country dreaming of more silverware at the AFCON and a deep run at the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first with 48 teams, and Nigeria's qualifying campaign is followed match by match. ScoresLive brings live scores from the Super Eagles' fixtures, the AFCON and the World Cup, so you can track the national team from the first qualifier to the final whistle.
Nigerians Abroad and the Premier League Following
Football in Nigeria does not stop at the border. The English Premier League is the most-watched foreign competition in the country, and supporters of Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham fill viewing centres every weekend. Decades of television coverage and the presence of Nigerian and African players keep that loyalty high, and a striker chasing the Golden Boot becomes a regular pick in player markets. Stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, whether in England or across Europe, keep millions watching. On ScoresLive you can follow the live Premier League table and scores next to the NPFL, so your local club and your European side sit on the same screen.
Tips and Statistics for Betting on Nigerian Football
A good tip starts with the numbers. Before you place your bet, look at the football tips and cross-check them with the statistics on every match page on ScoresLive. The indicators below are the ones that help most in the NPFL and the competitions abroad.
Expected goals (xG): measures the quality of chances, not just the number of shots. A team with 2.3 xG and no goals has a strong chance to score or win in live betting.
Head-to-head (H2H) record: some clubs hold a psychological edge over particular opponents, and derbies often follow long-running patterns. ScoresLive highlights the dominant trends in previous meetings.
Probable line-up and absentees: the loss of a leading scorer or a first-choice defender changes a match. Check the line-ups and injuries before you bet.
Home advantage: it weighs heavily in the NPFL, where travel is demanding and home crowds are loud. Grounds like the Enyimba International Stadium and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium are hard places to visit.
Referee card average: some officials book heavily. Check it before betting on total cards or a player to be carded.
Home and away form: many teams are very different at home and on the road, and the long distances within Nigeria matter. Always check the two records separately.
Responsible Gambling
Betting should always be a fun part of watching football. Never chase the weekend's losses or bet money you need for essential expenses. Set deposit limits on your accounts and take a break if you feel frustrated. Betting in Nigeria is regulated at state level, including by bodies such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, and the minimum age is 18. Gamble Alert (gamblealert.org), a Nigerian non-profit, offers free and confidential support to anyone who needs it. Gamble responsibly. For ages 18 and over only.
Frequently Asked Questions: Live Football and Betting in Nigeria
ScoresLive offers live football results from more than 300 leagues and cups around the world. The scores update instantly during every match, with coverage of the NPFL, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Confederation Cup, the Premier League, La Liga and hundreds of other competitions. Use the date bar to switch between today's games, yesterday's results and upcoming fixtures, all in West Africa Time.
Most Nigeria Premier Football League matches kick off in the afternoon, with many scheduled around 16:00 West Africa Time at weekends, though midweek and earlier slots are also used across the season. ScoresLive lists the confirmed kick-off time for every fixture and streams live scores in real time as each match unfolds.
The Nigeria Premier Football League is the top division of Nigerian football, played home and away over a long season. Clubs earn three points for a win and one for a draw, and the side that finishes top of the table is champion. The leading clubs earn places in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, while the bottom sides are relegated to the Nigeria National League. ScoresLive updates the full NPFL table after every match.
On ScoresLive you can follow the live NPFL table for free, updated after every match with points, goal difference and recent form for all 20 clubs. Go to Football, then Nigeria, then Premier League to see live scores for the current round, the upcoming fixtures and the recent form of every side, with scores refreshing every few seconds while matches are in play.
Enyimba of Aba are the record champions and the country's best-known club in continental football, alongside Rivers United, Rangers International of Enugu, Kano Pillars, Remo Stars, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, Plateau United and Bendel Insurance. Each carries a large regional following, and the fight for the title and for continental qualification often runs to the final round of fixtures.
The NPFL top scorer chart is updated after every round of matches. Visit the Nigeria Premier Football League page on ScoresLive to see the race for the golden boot and the strikers leading the goalscoring lists for clubs such as Remo Stars, Enyimba, Rivers United and Kano Pillars.
The leading clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League earn Nigeria's places in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa's two main club competitions. The champion typically heads into the CAF Champions League, while the next-placed qualifier and the domestic cup winner contest the CAF Confederation Cup. ScoresLive shows the live table so you can see which clubs are on course for a continental ticket.
Yes. Sports betting in Nigeria is licensed at state level, with a minimum age of 18. After the November 2024 Supreme Court ruling, state regulators such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority license operators, while the former federal remit is now limited to the Federal Capital Territory. Operators such as Bet9ja, SportyBet, BetKing, Betano and Betway offer Nigerian and international football markets.
Bet9ja is the market leader in Nigeria and one of the most established names in local football betting. Other widely used operators include SportyBet, BetKing, Betano and Betway. The best site depends on what you want: odds, available markets, live streaming or easy deposits in naira. Always compare the odds before you bet, and check the promotions available on your chosen book.
An accumulator, or acca, combines several selections from different matches into a single bet slip, and every selection must win for it to pay out. The odds multiply together, so four selections at odds of 3.00 each produce an accumulator at odds close to 81.00. It is the most popular format in Nigeria, with many punters mixing NPFL picks with Premier League and European fixtures, though the risk rises with each selection.
Both Teams to Score, also known as BTTS, is a bet that both the home team and the away team find the net at least once during the 90 minutes. The final result does not matter, only that both teams score. It suits the tight, defence-first nature of much NPFL football, and it is popular for accumulators because it lands in close to half of all matches. The recent form on every match page on ScoresLive highlights the BTTS trends of both sides.
The English Premier League has a huge following in Nigeria, with millions of fans supporting clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Long-standing television coverage, the English language, viewing centres in every city and the presence of Nigerian and African players in England have built deep loyalty over decades. Many fans follow both the EPL and their local NPFL clubs, and ScoresLive carries live scores, tables and odds for both.
Nigerian and African players abroad drive huge local interest. Fans follow their compatriots' clubs closely, and a striker chasing the Golden Boot or a winger in form becomes a regular pick in player markets such as anytime goalscorer. Stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, whether in England or across Europe, keep millions of Nigerians watching every weekend.
VAR pauses betting markets completely. If you backed a team to score the next goal and the ball goes in, the bookmaker holds the settlement until the review is confirmed. A disallowed goal keeps your bet live. Markets are usually suspended at the moment of a goal and reopen once the referee confirms it stands. Live bettors should factor in this delay.
Matches at the bottom of the table are among the most unpredictable, because the sides that finish last in the NPFL drop to the Nigeria National League. A struggling club playing at home can upset a mid-table opponent with nothing left to play for. ScoresLive shows the table and recent form to help you find value in the games of the clubs battling to avoid the drop, where motivation can outweigh quality.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first with 48 teams and is hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The format has 12 groups of four teams, followed by a round of 32, the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final. The Super Eagles aim to qualify and make a deep run, and ScoresLive carries live scores from the qualifiers and the finals.
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