The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an exciting weekend of football as Remo Stars reclaimed their spot at the top of the table with a dominant 3-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Ikenne. Goals from Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph, and Ismail Sodiq sealed the win for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side, who now have 15 points from six matches, keeping them firmly at the summit of the NPFL.
Abia Warriors Edge Kwara United in Rescheduled Clash
A rescheduled Matchday 6 encounter between Abia Warriors and Kwara United saw the hosts clinch a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The match, initially set for Saturday, was delayed due to heavy rain, but Sunday Megwo’s second-half header from an Ayodele Ezekiel freekick proved decisive, giving Abia Warriors a deserved win.
Rivers United Held, Remain Undefeated
Former champions Rivers United slipped to second place on the NPFL table after playing out a 0-0 draw against Katsina United. Despite dropping points, Rivers United remain the only unbeaten team in the league so far this season.
Amokachi Denied Victory in Lobi Stars Debut
In Minna, Daniel Amokachi’s first match as head coach of Lobi Stars ended in a 1-1 draw against Niger Tornadoes. Lobi took the lead through Ossy Martins in the 61st minute, but Tornadoes’ Emmanuel Ayodele found a late equalizer just before the final whistle, denying Amokachi a winning start.
Akwa United Snap Losing Streak Against Kano Pillars
At the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Akwa United put an end to their poor run of form with a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars. Ebedebiri Emmanuel and Friday Apollos were on target for the Promise Keepers, securing a much-needed win.
Sunshine Stars Edge Enugu Rangers
Sunshine Stars of Akure earned a 1-0 victory over reigning champions Enugu Rangers at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium on Saturday. Stephen Chukwude’s 42nd-minute strike was enough to seal all three points for the home side.
Goalless Draws in Maiduguri and Ibadan
El-Kanemi Warriors and Heartland played out a 0-0 stalemate in Maiduguri, while in Ibadan, Shooting Stars were held to a goalless draw by Enyimba. The result leaves Shooting Stars with just one win from six games, sitting sixth on the log with six points.
Ikorodu City Celebrate Historic First Win
Newcomers Ikorodu City secured their first-ever NPFL victory, thrashing Bendel Insurance 3-0. Goals from Rivio Ayemwenre, Kelechi Onwe, and Toyeeb Ajeyigbe lifted the Lagos-based club to a memorable win in their sixth game of the season.
Full Matchday 6 Results:
• Remo Stars 3-0 Nasarawa Utd
• Tornadoes 1-1 Lobi Stars
• Katsina Utd 0-0 Rivers United
• Akwa United 2-0 Kano Pillars
• EI-Kanemi 0-0 Heartland
• 3SC 0-0 Enyimba
• Sunshine Stars 1-0 Enugu Rangers
• Abia Warriors 1-0 Kwara United
• Bayelsa United 1-0 Plateau United
• Ikorodu City 3-0 Bendel Insurance
With exciting action across the league, the NPFL continues to heat up as teams jostle for early-season momentum. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition progresses.
