Last updated : 05/08/2023 10:02:07
Introduction
Police Machine are a Saturday football team made up of 20 team members.
The team is from Lokoja, Nigeria and play in the .
Police Machine started using TeamStats in June 2023 and so far have created match reports and statistics for 1 games.
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Police Machine Football Team
Police Machine Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Lokoja, Kogi State. The club was founded in 1975 and is affiliated with the Nigeria Police Force. Police Machine is one of the most successful clubs in Nigeria, having won the Nigerian Premier League four times (1988, 1990, 1991, and 1994).
The club's home ground is the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja. Police Machine's traditional colors are blue and white.
History
Police Machine was founded in 1975 by the then Inspector General of Police, Sunday Adewusi. The club was initially called the Police Football Club, but was renamed Police Machine in 1978.
Police Machine quickly rose to prominence in the Nigerian football scene, winning the Nigerian Premier League in 1988, 1990, 1991, and 1994. The club also won the Nigeria FA Cup in 1988 and 1994.
Police Machine's most successful period was in the early 1990s, when they were led by the legendary Stephen Keshi. Keshi was the club's captain and coach, and he led Police Machine to two league titles and the FA Cup.
Police Machine's decline began in the late 1990s, as the club struggled to compete with the financial might of the new private clubs. The club was relegated from the Nigerian Premier League in 2002, and has not been able to return to the top flight since.
Recent History
Police Machine has been playing in the Nigeria National League since 2002. The club has been struggling in recent years, and finished 14th in the 2021/22 season.
However, there are signs that Police Machine is on the rise again. The club has a new management team in place, and has signed some promising players. Police Machine is hoping to return to the Nigerian Premier League in the near future.
Sources
- Police Machine Football Club (Wikipedia)
- Police Machine Football Club (Nigerian Football)
- Police Machine FC Nigeria: Team Profile (The Sun)
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is the top division of football in Nigeria. The league was founded in 1972 and is currently contested by 20 clubs. The NPFL is known for its high level of competition and its passionate fans.
The current champions of the NPFL are Akwa United. Other notable clubs in the NPFL include Enyimba, Kano Pillars, and Rivers United.
The NPFL is broadcast live on television in Nigeria. The league is also available to watch online through the NPFL website.
