AFCON 2025
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, seven matches were played across Nigeria in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
In Aba, Enyimba secured a narrow victory over Rivers United, with Imo Obot scoring the decisive goal in the 41st minute.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Mustapha Umar’s 42nd-minute strike ensured a home win for Kano Pillars against Abia Warriors.
In Ilorin, Kwara United defeated Bayelsa United, with striker, Wasiu Jimoh netting the only goal in the 78th minute of the match to give the home side all three points.
Playing in Akure, Sunshine Stars edged out Akwa United, thanks to Matthew Samuel’s 29th-minute goal.
At the Bauchi Stadium, Lobi Stars took the lead through Tope Akande in the 69th minute, but Katsina United’s Promise Damala equalized in the 86th minute to share the spoils.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United and Ikorodu City played out a goalless draw, with the visitors putting up a solid defensive performance to earn a valuable away point.
In Jos, Plateau United secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors courtesy of an Emmauel Ihezuo penalty and a goal by Olawale Doyeni on either side of the half, bolstering their position in the league standings.
