2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League Season, Thatβs a wrap for Matchday 7 of the NPFL2025/26 season!
π Compiled by Usman Bature
Enyimba and Rivers United remain
unbeaten, while Nasarawa United sit comfortably top of the table with 16 points.
π Saturday, October 4
πΈ Bendel Insurance 0β1 Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United extended their lead at the top with a hard-fought away win in Benin.
Substitute Garba Mohammed scored in stoppage time his second goal of the season to hand the Solid Miners their second consecutive away victory.
πΈ El-Kanemi Warriors 2β1 Kano Pillars
At the Maiduguri Sports Complex, Daddy Abdulrahman struck twice (62β, 81β) for El-Kanemi Warriors.
Olakunle Alaka equalized briefly for Pillars in the 80th minute before Abdulrahmanβs late winner sealed all three points.
The win helped El-Kanemi bounce back from their previous defeat.
π Sunday, October 5
πΈ Kwara United 0β1 Abia Warriors
Emeka Obioma converted a 48th-minute penalty to give Abia Warriors their first away win of the season after a handball in the box.
πΈ Shooting Stars 1β0 Plateau United
A late strike from Ayodele secured all three points for the Oluyole Warriors.
π September Awards:
Warrior of the Month: Sodiq Ibrahim
Goal of the Month: Ghali Falke
πΈ Enugu Rangers 1β0 Katsina United
Godwin Obaje scored a brilliant 73rd-minute winner to keep Rangersβ momentum alive.
πΈ Enyimba 0β0 Rivers United
A tactical battle ended goalless in Aba. Rivers United remain solid defensively β just one goal conceded in eight matches across all competitions this season.
πΈ Barau FC 0β1 Warri Wolves
Despite missing their head coach, Warri Wolves claimed a vital away win.
Justus Ohanu scored in the 29th minute, calmly slotting home after a clever through ball.
πΈ Bayelsa United 1β1 Ikorodu City
Tosin Oyedokun grabbed an 83rd-minute equalizer for Ikorodu City, converting on the rebound from a saved penalty to secure a valuable away point.
πΈ Niger Tornadoes 1β1 Kun Khalifat
A thrilling contest saw Abba Khalid fire Tornadoes ahead with a 30-yard screamer before Akuta Ugochukwu leveled in the 81st minute following a defensive lapse.
π Monday, October 6
πΈ Remo Stars 2β0 Wikki Tourists
At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Remo Stars continued their impressive home run.
Second-half goals from Adama Goita (80β) and Alex Oyowah (90β) sealed a comfortable win for the Sky Blue Stars.
π Matchday 7 Quick Stats
π 4 Home Wins
π 3 Away Wins
π€ 3 Draws
— Fixture Result
Bendel Insurance vs Nasarawa United 0β1
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Kano Pillars 2β1
Bayelsa United vs Ikorodu City 1β1
Enyimba vs Rivers United 0β0
Niger Tornadoes vs Kun Khalifat 1β1
Barau FC vs Warri Wolves 0β1
Shooting Stars vs Plateau United 1β0
Kwara United vs Abia Warriors 0β1
Rangers International vs Katsina United 1β0
Remo Stars vs Wikki Tourists 2β0
—Topline Summary:
Nasarawa United stay top with 16 points.
Enyimba & Rivers United still unbeaten.
Abia Warriors & Remo Stars all bounce back strongly.

