AFCON 2025
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League served up drama across centres on Matchday 4, with champions humbled, newcomers making history, and late winners lighting up the day.
In Aba, Kun Khalifat wrote their name into NPFL folklore with a commanding 3–1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors, their first-ever top-flight win. The debutants showed confidence and ruthlessness in attack, sending a strong message that they belong at this level.
In Yenagoa, Enyimba silenced Bayelsa United with a professional 2–0 win, underlining their early title credentials. Kano Pillars edged Rangers International 1–0, thanks to a decisive strike from veteran forward Ahmed Musa, while in Jos, Plateau United stunned defending champions Remo Stars with a deserved 2–0 triumph, leaving the visitors searching for answers.
Abia Warriors scraped past Katsina United 1–0, while Rivers United also ground out a narrow 1–0 home victory over Shooting Stars, keeping their unbeaten run intact. In Lafia, Nasarawa United claimed maximum points with a slender 1–0 win against Wikki Tourists.
Newcomers Ikorodu City maintained their strong start to life in the NPFL, brushing aside Barau FC 2–0, while Warri Wolves and Kwara United played out a cagey 0–0 stalemate.
