The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up fireworks on Matchday 4, with drama, goals, and surprises across the country.
Enyimba International recorded their first away win of the campaign, seeing off Bayelsa United 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Chidera Michael broke the deadlock in the 76th minute before Kalu Nweke sealed the victory nine minutes later, putting the People’s Elephant on top of the log.
At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United edged Shooting Stars 1-0 thanks to a stunning 72nd-minute volley from Ubong Friday. Finidi George’s men remain unbeaten this season, with just one goal conceded so far. The Pride of Rivers now sit second on the log, while 3SC’s struggles continue as they remain winless and languish in 19th.
Kano Pillars finally registered their first win of the season at the Sani Abacha Stadium, defeating Enugu Rangers 1-0 courtesy of a decisive strike from Ahmed Musa.
Defending champions Remo Stars were handed a rude awakening at the New Jos Stadium, where Plateau United ran out 2-0 winners. Tarabina Biweribo opened the scoring just after the hour mark before Remo’s Stanley Joseph saw red in the 81st minute. The numerical advantage paid off immediately, with Mafeng Pam sealing the win two minutes later.
Elsewhere across the league
• Warri Wolves and Kwara United played out a goalless stalemate in Ozoro.
• Nasarawa United edged Wikki Tourists 1-0 with Garba Mohammed’s first-half effort proving the difference.
• In Umuahia, Abia Warriors grabbed a narrow 1-0 victory over Katsina United through Somiari Alalibo’s 52nd-minute strike.
• Ikorodu City delighted their home fans at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, as Joseph Arumala and Ayomide Cole scored in a 2-0 triumph over Barau FC.
Full Matchday 4 Results:
• Plateau United 2–0 Remo Stars
• Abia Warriors 1–0 Katsina United
• Kano Pillars 1–0 Rangers
• Warri Wolves 0–0 Kwara United
• Bayelsa United 0–2 Enyimba
• Rivers United 1–0 Shooting Stars
• Kun Khalifat 3–1 El-Kanemi Warriors
• Nasarawa United 1–0 Wikki Tourists
• Ikorodu City 2–0 Barau FC
