AFCON 2025
Inter Lagos recorded their first-ever NPFL victory on Sunday, stunning nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0 in Aba.
Ezekiel Moses’ 18th-minute strike, a result that will go down as a landmark moment for the newly promoted side.
The “Tech Boys” came into the match on the back of losing their opening three matches in their first season in the league.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars ended Doma United’s perfect start to the season with a commanding 4-1 victory.
Abdullahi Musa and Rabiu Ali put the hosts two goals up in the first half, and although Sadiq Rilwan pulled one back for Doma in the 53rd minute, Ahmed Musa and Nasiru Salihu wrapped up the win with two further goals.
Abia Warriors picked up their first win of the campaign, defeating Sporting Lagos 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan through goals from Ikoi Etta and Emeka Obioma.
Plateau United produced the day’s other big scoreline, coming from behind to beat Shooting Stars 3-1.
Taheer Abubakar had given the hosts an early lead inside the first minute, but Plateau responded with goals from Jibrin Ibrahim, Seiyefa Jackson and Gideon Monday to claim all three points.
Warri Wolves edged past Kwara United 1-0 in Ozoro, with Ejike Ezekiel scoring the only goal of the contest.
Nasarawa United and Rivers United settles for a 1-1 draw at the Lafia City Stadium. Harrison Ebah put Rivers ahead in the 66th minute, before an own goal from Musa Yakubu restored parity for the hosts.
Sunday’s results reshape the early picture at the top of the table, with Doma United’s unbeaten start halted and Inter Lagos and Abia Warriors both opening their accounts for the season.
