Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League got underway on Saturday with home sides El Kanemi Warriors and Kwara United claiming vital victories in front of their fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

At the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, the hosts produced a composed display to defeat Abia Warriors 2–0. Daddy Abdulrahman broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after the home side were awarded a spot-kick.

El Kanemi controlled proceedings for much of the contest and eventually put the result beyond doubt in the closing stages. Bashir Musa struck in the 86th minute to double the lead and secure maximum points for the Maiduguri-based side.

Elsewhere in Abeokuta, Wikki Tourists suffered a slim 1–0 loss to Kwara United. Akeem Akanni netted the decisive goal as early as the 15th minute, a strike that ultimately proved enough for the Harmony Boys to take all three points.

The remaining Matchday 28 fixtures are set to be concluded on Sunday and Monday as teams continue their push for crucial points in the closing stretch of the season.

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has praised his players following their hard-earned 2–1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, a result that boosted the Solid Miners’ push at the top end of the table, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Former Enyimba striker Chukwuemeka Obioma gave Abia Warriors the lead two minutes before halftime, putting the hosts in control heading into the break. However, Nasarawa United responded strongly in the second half, with substitute Habibu Alakija drawing the visitors level in the 47th minute.

Jofrank Istifanus then completed the turnaround just eight minutes later, capitalising on a goalkeeping error to score the winning goal in the 55th minute and secure all three points for the visitors.

Speaking after the match, Mangut commended his players for their resilience and determination, stressing the importance of the victory for the team’s ambitions.

“It’s quite a great win for us. We knew very well that we needed to get ourselves together to do what we did today,” Mangut told the club’s media.

“They were leading 1-0 heading into the break, but we told ourselves that a loss today would further drag us down a dangerous position, which would not be good for our ambitions, and I am glad it paid off, because we took advantage of the goalkeeping error.”

Mangut also reserved special praise for goalkeeper Darlintin Ovunda, highlighting his crucial contribution to the result.

“All the players had a great game today, including the goalkeeper, Darlintin Ovunda, who was quite exceptional as he has always been. I must give him credit for the massive saves he made today, which proved decisive in our win,” he added.

The victory lifted Nasarawa United to second position on the league table. The Solid Miners will now turn their attention to a tough Matchday 23 clash against Enyimba in Aba on Wednesday.

Abia Warriors claimed a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Plateau United at the Jos Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of a second-half strike from Taheer Abubakar, Nigeriasoccetnet.com reports.

In a tightly contested encounter dominated by midfield battles and defensive organisation, the Umuahia-based side showed greater composure in decisive moments to secure all three points on the road.

The hosts began brightly, with Kazeem driving forward early on to find Vincent, whose low strike forced an early save from the Abia Warriors goalkeeper inside two minutes.

Plateau United continued to apply pressure, with Vincent testing his luck from distance in the 10th minute, only to see his effort sail over the bar.

A penalty appeal from the Peace Boys was waved away in the 31st minute after Gideon went down in the box following a promising dribble.

The best chance of the half fell to Nenrot in the 35th minute, but his effort went agonisingly wide after being picked out from a long throw-in.

Both sides went into the break scoreless, with Plateau United enjoying territorial advantage but lacking a clinical edge.

The tempo remained high after the restart as Plateau United continued to press.

Goalkeeper Bala of Plateau United was called into action after tipping a dangerous ball over the bar in the 50th minute to keep the contest level.

Abia Warriors gradually grew into the game, tightening defensively and looking to exploit spaces on the counterattack. Their persistence paid off in the 68th minute when Taheer Abubakar broke the deadlock.

Receiving the ball in space, Abubakar beat his marker and calmly chipped the goalkeeper to silence the home crowd and give Abia Warriors a crucial lead.

Plateau United threw numbers forward in the closing stages in search of an equaliser. Abia Warriors were forced into last-ditch defending, with Emmanuel Ogbuagu making a vital clearance in stoppage time.

Drama followed moments later when Plateau United’s header struck the crossbar in the 90+5th minute, coming inches away from denying the hosts an equalizer.

Abia Warriors held firm through intense late pressure to secure a valuable away win that takes them second on the log while Plateau United move further down to 19th on the log.

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Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered a blend of late drama, tight contests and statement victories as clubs battled for crucial points at both ends of the table, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

At Ilorin, Kwara United produced a solid second-half performance to secure a 2–0 win over Bayelsa United. Babatunde Bright broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before Ini Emmanuel sealed the victory 17 minutes later, strengthening the Harmony Boys’ home form.

There was nothing to separate Wikki Tourists and Kun Khalifat FC, who played out a goalless draw, with both sides cancelling each other out in a closely fought encounter.

In Enugu, Rangers International edged Ikorodu City FC 2–1 in a keenly contested match, maintaining their push for a strong finish in the second half of the season.

Godwin Obaje put the Flying Antelopes in front in the 35th minute before Chidiebere Nwobodo doubled the lead in the 76th minute

Rasheed Owolabi pulled one back for City at added time of the second half as the tie ended 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars (3SC) came from behind to defeat Niger Tornadoes 2–1.

Gbolagade Adelowo equalised from the penalty spot just before half-time, while Promise Awosanmi struck the winner in the 66th minute.

Tornadoes thought they had rescued a point when Kufre Ebong scored in added time, but the goal proved only a late consolation.

Kano Pillars thrilled their home fans with a 2–1 victory over Plateau United. After Wisdom Ndon had put the visitors ahead early, Mustapha Jibrin levelled on the stroke of half-time before captain Ahmed Musa completed the turnaround shortly after the restart.

One of the standout games of the weekend took place in Maiduguri, where El-Kanemi Warriors claimed a dramatic 3–2 win over Enyimba FC.

Daddy Abdulrahman opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 28th minute before Jonas Emmanuel doubled the hosts' lead on 36 minutes.

Mohammed Hussaini reduced the deficit for Enyimba on 43 minutes to give the People's Elephant a lifeline ahead of the second half.

However, Emmanuel increased the deficit with his second goal of the game on 54 minutes. Onyebuchi Nwaorisa, in the 76th minute, pulled one back, but it only proved a consolation for the visitors.

Late drama also unfolded in Umuahia as Abia Warriors snatched a 1–0 victory over Wolves FC. Sunday Megwo converted a penalty deep into stoppage time (90+6’) to hand the hosts all three points in the dying moments of the game.

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Several fixtures across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced contrasting outcomes on Matchday 26, with emphatic wins, narrow victories and goalless stalemates recorded nationwide, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports

At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Plateau United and Nasarawa United shared the spoils in a 0–0 draw, as both sides failed to convert limited chances in a cagey North Central derby.

In Bauchi, Shooting Stars (3SC) secured a vital 1–0 away victory over Barau FC, thanks to an early strike from Sodiq Ibrahim in the 9th minute, a goal that proved decisive as the Oluyole Warriors held on defensively.

Abia Warriors also picked up maximum points on the road, edging Kun Khalifat FC 1–0, with Suraju Lawal’s 81st-minute goal settling the contest in a tightly fought encounter.

At the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars cancelled each other out in a 0–0 draw, with both goalkeepers enjoying relatively quiet outings in a match short on clear-cut chances.

The standout performance of the day came in Minna, where Niger Tornadoes thrashed El-Kanemi Warriors 3–0. Azeez Akintunde opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5th minute, before Rickson Mendos struck twice late on, in the 79th and 83rd minutes, to seal a dominant victory.

In Yenagoa, Bayelsa United came from behind to defeat Remo Stars 2–1, overturning an early goal by Victor Mbaoma (14’) with second-half strikes from Fabby Clark (59’) and Emo James (64’).

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The Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 weekend ended with another club taking top spot following Abia Warriors' win over Niger Tornadoes, as multiple champions, Enyimba, returned to winning ways, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.

The Umuahia Warriors put up an impressive performance to take all points at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, against a Niger Tornadoes side that had not lost in four matches.

The visitors put one leg forward at 33 minutes despite the countless pressures mounted by the host via a header by Sunday Megwo.

Unfortunately, an own goal from Sunday Akinmoladun doubled Abia Warriors' lead at the stroke of half-time, leaving the Solid Miners caught napping.

Abdulrasheed Dabai got one back off Clinton Jephta's assist on 54 minutes, but it was handy to change the result of the game.

In Aba, Enyimba FC returned to winning ways following a three-match losing streak.

The People's Elephant stood tall against Kano Pillars 2-0 at the Enyimba Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Bassey John and Eddidiong Ezekiel.

Ikorodu City continued their fine run, winning Kun Khalifat 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, a win that took them to third on the log.

Rivers United earned a slim win over Nasarawa United after a 45-minute goal by Timothy Zachariah gave the Pride of Rivers the maximum points.

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Newly promoted sides, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifat enjoined away victories whole Shooting Stars continued their fine form in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 9 installments, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

It was sweet victory for Delta State side, Warri Wolves following their 1-2 win over multiple champions, Enyimba at the Enyimba Stadium.

Mohammed Hussaini 's own goal after 18 minutes broke the deadlock of the Seasiders before Edidiong Ezekiel brought the game to equilibrium.

Tejiri Emonena however score on 67 minutes to give the visitors a vital win over the league giants.

The Pride of Imo, Kun Khalifat smarting from a 1-0 win to Enyimba last week continued on a winning note to beat former FA Cup winners, Bayelsa United 1-2 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegao.

Uche Moses had put the visitors ahead nine minutes into the second half before Jawad Mustapha restored parity for the hosts on the 62nd minutes  from the spot.

With thirteen minutes left to the final whistle Olubode Hassan scored what proved to be the winner.

In Kano, it was another win for the newbies as Barau FC cake from behind to edge their senior brothers, Kano Pillars 2-1 in the Dabo derby at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

After captain Rabiu Aliyu had put Pillars ahead in the twentieth minute, but their was an impressive surge from the Ma Boys  Yahaya Ibrahim in the 50th minutes and Stanley Oganbor in the 76th minutes changed their fortunes.

Shooting Stars Sports Club continued their impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a dominant 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches.

Goals from Ayobami Junior in the 20th minutes and an 86th minute strike from substitute Qamar Adegoke sealed the deal for the Oluyole Warriors.

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Abia Warriors and Warri Wolves stole the show in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 7, following their away wins against Kwara United and Barau FC, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.

Abia Warriors edged the Harmony Boys 1-0 at the Umuahia Stadium following a goal from Emeka Obioma, three minutes into the second half.

Obioma scored from the spot after Kwara United's GK handled an indirect ball in the box.

In Kano, new boys, Barau FC tasted home defeat at the hands of NPFL returnees, Warri Wolves, following a goal on 29 minutes by Justus Ohanu.

The Maliya Boys' morale for an equalizer was further reduced following the sending off of Emmanuel Okoko after receiving a second yellow card as the encounter ended 0-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata.

Rivers United remained strong so far this season, going to Aba to play a goalless draw against Enyimba FC. The two sides remain unbeaten in seven matches.

Tosin Oyedokun scored from the spot for Ikorodu City on 83 minutes to help the Tech Boys secure a point against Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Emo James had given the Prosperity Boys the lead on 26 minutes.

Niger Tornadoes and Kun Khalifat also settled for a 1-all draw at the Bako Kontagora  Stadium in Minna.

Abba Khalid had put the Ikon Allah ahead before Ugochukwu Akuta levelled the score for the Owerri-based side.

A goal by Ismail Ayodele in 90+6 minutes was all Shooting Stars Sports Club needed to edge Plateau United and grab their third straight win at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Earlier, Nasarawa United defeated Bendel Insurance in Benin to remain top of the log after a late goal by Mohammed Garba.

El Kanemi Warriors also defeated Kano Pillars 2-1 at home.

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Rivers United have joined Remo Stars to progress to the next round of the CAF Champions League, while Kwara United and Abia Warriors failed to qualify to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Pride of Rivers piped FC Les Aigles du Congo at the Godswill Akpabio Intl Stadium, Uyo, to reach the second round of the prestigious competition.

A goal at the brink of the first half by Stephen Manyo was enough to earn Rivers United a 1-0 win and a 1-0 aggregate win in both legs.

It was a different case for other teams representing Nigeria, like Kwara United and Abia Warriors, as they lost to Djoliba and Asante Kotoko, respectively.

Ghanaian club, Asante Kotoko, beat Nigerian club, Kwara United, 1-0 (5-3 on aggregate) to qualify for the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Djoliba won 1-0 to win 2-1 on aggregate at Bamako.

Remo Stars, who triumphed over US Zilimadjou 5-0 on aggregate, progress to the next round with Rivers United.

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has rescheduled some of the 2025/2026 league matches due to some of the teams' participation in continental tournaments, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The matches involving the two CAF Champions League - Remo Stars and Rivers United and the games involving Abia Warriors and Kwara United in the CAF Confederation Cup were rearranged.

Abia Warriors versus Remo Stars will now hold on Wednesday October 1, same as Rivers United versus Niger Tornadoes.

Former champions of the league, Kano Pillars will now lock horns with Kwara United on Wednesday, October 8.

Also, Plateau United and Bendel Insurance will now play home games on Saturdays instead of Sundays.

All other fixtures remain unchanged.

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Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Remo Stars, kick-started their campaign in the CAF Champions League on a great note, while Abia Warriors took a point and Kwara United narrowly lost, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.

Mixed fortunes greeted Nigeria's representative in the CAF engagements - Champions League and the Confederation Cup.

While it was a sweet taste to savour for the Sky Blue Stars at home, it was not the same for Abia Warriors and especially Kwara United.

Remo Stars pummeled Comoros’ US Zilimadjou with a resounding 4–0 victory at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Goals from Leonard Ngenge, Ebuka Anthony, Malian forward Adama Goita, and substitute Samson Olasupo ensured a comfortable win for the Nigerian side.

Rivers United had played a goalless draw with Les Aigles du Congo at the iconic Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, DR Congo, earlier on Saturday.

It was goals galore at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday as Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko claimed a thrilling 4–3 victory over Nigeria’s Kwara United in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg clash.

Emmanuel Antwi fired Kotoko ahead in the 18th minute, but Johnmark Aule equalized for the visitors midway through the first half. Albert Amoah restored Kotoko’s lead on the stroke of halftime, only for Aule to strike again in added time to make it 2–2 at the break.

Asante Kotoko regained the advantage just two minutes into the second half before Amoah extended the lead from the penalty spot in the 70th minute. Kwara United, however, refused to back down, with Shola pulling one back in the 85th minute to set up a tense finale.

Abia Warriors played a 1-1 draw against Malian side Djoliba in the CAF Confederation Cup first-leg clash in Umuahia.

Emeka Obioma gave the Nigerian side the lead with a well-taken header, and the hosts looked on course to take a slim advantage into the return leg. However, Djoliba found an equalizer in the 87th minute, leaving the tie finely balanced.

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The Borno army piped Sunshine 1-0 to scale through and condemned the Akure Gunners to the Nigeria National League in Maiduguri.

Barnabas Daniel scored for El-kanemi Warriors at the 27th minute against Sunshine Stars FC for the win.

Heartland FC defeated fellow relegation bound team Akwa United, but it was not enough to see the Nazi Millionaires out of the relegation waters at the end of the day.

Isaac Nassy scored in 22 minutes while Daniel Ekpo, on 76 minutes, doubled the lead for Heartland before Chisom Orji pulled one back for Akwa United on 83 minutes.

Mubarak Said's goal on 34 minutes was all Katsina United needed to get a crucial win against Kwara United and stay afloat, 2 points away from the drop zone

In Aba, Enyimba FC fell to their first home loss this season against Plateau United courtesy of a 40th-minute goal from Abdullahi Yusuf.

It was goals galore in Ibadan as Shooting Stars Sports Club thrashed former champions, Rangers International 5-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

A brace from Sodiq Ibrahim and goal each by Gbolagade Adelowo, Alex Aghahowa and Joshua Akpan made the only by the visitors through Bashir Usman a consolation.

It was a fight to finish in Lagos and Kaduna after a 5-goal thriller saw Ikorodu City pip Abia Warriors 3-2 while Niger Tornadoes edge Kano Pillars with the same scoreline.

Ayomide Cole on 37’ minutes, Tosin Oyedokun on 58 minutes and Musa Malik on 65 minutes gave Ikorodu City the three goals while Sunday Megwo's additional time goal in the first half and  a goal from Paul Samson on 75 minutes were the two goals from the visitors.

Rabiu Ali's early goal in the 4th minute for the visitors was cancelled by Godstime Joseph's goal from the spot three minutes later, bringing the first half to a 1-all scoreline.

Ismail Sarki gave the hosts the lead for the first time in the game on 66 minutes before Kufre Ebong doubled the lead on 84 minutes.

Naziru Auwali Ibrahim reduced the deficit on 87 minutes, but there was no comeback as the hosts saw off the game to take all points at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.

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Abia Warriors have sealed the top three of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season after their win over El Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Abia Warriors came from behind to defeat El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, on match day 37.

Mukhtar Ismail put the visitors ahead in the 45th minute of play as the first 45 minutes of the encounter ended 0-1.

However, Ojonugwa Adejoh in the 54th and Emmanuel Ogbuagu in the 70th minutes completed the comeback and the win for Ochendo Boys.

They are keep their third spot with 60 points, four points better than Ikorodu City and Bendel Insurance that are fourth and fifth respectively.

Heartland FC lost away from home, further jeopardizing their chances of getting out of the relegation zone after a 1-0 loss to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

A goal from Chinedu Onyejiekwe on 50 minute.

Akwa United remained in the relegation waters despite their 2-0 win over Bayelsa United courtesy of goals from Endurance Ebedebiri in the 22nd minute from the spot and Kabir Osoba after additional time.

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Reigning champions secured an emphatic win over Lobi Stars in a six-goal thriller, while Enyimba FC returned to winning ways against Kano Pillars in Aba in Nigeria Premier Football League matches played on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Relegated Lobi Stars' poor run of form continued at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, aka Cathedral, after they lost 2-4 to the Flying Antelopes.

Williams Wonah gave Rangers the lead on 14 minutes before Segun Oloruntoba restored parity for Lobi Stars on 23 minutes.

Godwin Obaje restored Rangers' lead on 31 minutes as the league giants held on to a slim lead at the end of the first half.

Isaac Saviour extended the lead on 51 minutes, but Ifeanyi Assurance reduced the deficit two minutes later.

Obaje sealed the win for Rangers International with a goal on 62 minute to end the encounter 2-4.

Enyimba secured a crucial 3 points after beating Kano Pillars 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium.

After Joseph Atule put the Aba giants in front after 34 minutes, Brown Ideye doubled the lead on 48 minutes. Naibe Akpesiri pulled one back on 81 minutes for the Sai Masu Gida, but Enyimba held on for the win.

Abia Warriors were mauled by Katsina United after they fell to a 5-1 loss at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium

Mubarak Said started the onslaught with a goal in the second minutes of play before Bello Lukman doubled the lead three minutes later.

Abia Warriors tried to bring themselves back to the game by pulling one back in the eleventh minute through Antoine Ijoma as the first 45 ended 2-1.

Nura Abdulbari in the 56th minute killed every hope of a comeback with the Solid Miners' third, restoring the two-goal lead before Bello extended the with his second of the day 6 minutes later.

Ahmed Taofeek put the icing on the cake at additional to make it 5-1 and give Katsina United a Big win over the top 3 chasers, Abia Warriors.

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Remo Stars failed to extend their lead more after playing a draw at home while Bendel Insurance recorded the only win as Abia Warriors remain strong for top 4 with a win in match day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

In Ikenne, the Remo Stars Stadium, it was league leaders Remo Stars playing a goalless draw against Katsina United.

Rivers United slipped in their own game, losing 0-2 Abia Warriors in at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

Goals from Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Ijoma Antoine for Abia Warriors were all that was needed for the home side to sail through 2-0.

The win means Rivers United could not reduce the gap by Remo Stars while Abia Warriors' are now on 53 points, 2 points adrift Rivers in third place.

Bendel Insurance moved 5th position with a crucial win away in Ilorin after Kayode Oke's 33 minutes goal gave the Benin Arsenals the win.

Sunshine Stars rekindled their hopes for survival in the league with a win over multiple champions, Enyimba FC at Ijebu Ode.

The Owena Waves defeated the People's Elephant 2-1 courtesy after Christian Nnaji in the 28th minutes cancelled Elmer Arunta's goal in the 8th minutes before Waheed Adebayo's goal in the 41st minutes.

Nasarawa United stayed strong to beat Plateau United 3-2 in Lafia.

Anas Yusuf opened score for the hosts on 22 minutes before Ugochukwu Leonard doubled the lead on 54 minutes.

However, Vincent Temitope pulled one back 4 minutes later to make the score 2-1, but Leonard scored another for the home side on 74 minutes to make it 3-1.

Sam Pam scored for the visitors after the additional time to raise the nerves of the hosts, but they held on for the win.

Kano Pillars compounded the woes of Lobi Stars beating them 2-0 courtesy fo goals from Ahmed Musa on 55 minutes and Naziru Auwalu Ibrahim at additional time from the spot 90 as they relegate from topflight football.

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Sule bagged a double brace as the Baby Elephants sailed to a resounding 6-0 win in an encounter dominated by the Aba side.

Sule opened the score for Enyimba after 17 minutes of play with a beautifully finished well-crafted team move.

He doubled the score five minutes later following an individual brilliant display as the half ended 2-0.

The third goal came five minutes into the second half with Sule completing his hat-trick with a spectacular finish from a well-tamed pass from Samuel Okechukwu.

Samuel Okechukwu turned goal scorer with a great goal in the 67th minute to make the goals four and beyond the Young Warriors from Umuahia.

Sule added to his goal tally with a powerful strike from outside the box as Abia Warriors got to the melting point at 5-0.

In the dying minutes of the match, substitute, Ugonna Nnadi, added to the scoreline in the 82nd minute with a clinical finish, sealing Enyimba's victory with a resounding 6-0 scoreline.

The Young Elephants are currently 3rd on the N-Youth League Cup Southern Conference log with 40 points with two matches left.

They are a point behind first and second-placed Atlantic Business and Sunshine Stars who on the other hand have one and two matches to play before the end of the league.

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Enyimba FC triumphed over neighbours and rival, Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 32 fixture played in Aba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The People's Elephant defeated the Warriors 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium after coming from a goal down.

Anthony Ijoma headed the visitors into the lead from Sunday Megwo sublime cross in the 21st minutes. However, former Abia Warriors captain, Kalu Nweke restored parity for the former champions on 35 minutes as the first half ended 1-1.

Abia Warriors almost regained the lead through Ijoma Anthony's shot which ricocheted the bar in the 65th minutes.

Rather it was Enyimba who went in front a minute later through Joseph Atule following a wonderful strike to beat goalkeeper Uzoigwe.

Enyimba held to the slim lead to get the maximum points over their neighbours and move to 8th position while Abia Warriors stay third.

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The Umuahia Landlords defeated the Naze Millionaires 0-1 to earn a vital win in their season-opening match at the Dan Ayam Stadium in Owerri.

Despite an attempt by the visitors that hit the post, the hosts came closer to scoring, having two well-taken attempts saved by Sharp Uzoigwe in the first half.

The visitors were down to a man following the sending off of Emmanuel Ogbuagu after a second yellow card in the 57th minute.

However, the Warriors remained compact, getting the goal after 80 minutes of play through Ojonugwa Adejoh's well-hit free kick which sealed the win.

In Rivers, Stephen Manyo scored for Rivers Utd inside 7 added minutes to beat Ikorodu City at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Goals from Ayodeji Bamidele on 38 minutes, Anthony Okachi penalty on 45 minutes, and Samuel Okon's 77 minutes goal gave Shooting Stars the win over Niger Tornadoes despite Sunday Williams pulling one back for the visitors on 65 minutes.

Katsina United defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 at the Muhammadu Diko Stadium courtesy of goals by

Moses Achare 39', Lukman Bello's penalty 72' (PEN,) and Taofeek Ahmed 76'.

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Abia Warriors midfielder Ojonugwa Adejoh has expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming NPFL matchday 27 clash against Nasarawa United on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

After securing a 0-0 draw against Kwara United to end their eight-game home winning streak, Abia Warriors have now shifted their focus to securing maximum points at home.

Speaking with the club’s media team, Adejoh emphasized the high morale in the squad and their determination to follow the coach’s game plan.

"There are positive minds in the Warriors camp now; everyone is excited at the results we've gotten so far. The morale of the players is high, and we are focused on securing all three points."

The Kogi State-born midfield enforcer further stressed the importance of executing the tactical instructions of head coach Erasmus Onuh.

"We will stick to the TA's instructions and play our game. The most important thing is for us to just get the three points."

Currently sitting in 5th place with 40 points, Abia Warriors will be aiming to strengthen their position in the NPFL standings, while Nasarawa United, who are in 17th place with 30 points, will be fighting to escape the relegation zone.

The match is set to take place at the Umuahia Township Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 3 PM.

This decision, made in the club’s best interest, follows his message to Chairman Dr. Philip Nongu after the recent match against Katsina United.

Amokachi expressed gratitude to the club, fans, and stakeholders, stating, “I have given my all, but it’s time to step aside for the club’s progress.”

We thank Amokachi for his dedication and wish him success in his future endeavors. Sam Addingi has been appointed caretaker coach to lead the team forward.

During Amokachi’s tenure, the team played 19 matches, recording 3 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.

We appreciate the support of Governor Hyacinth Alia, the Board, fans, and the press as we focus on a brighter future for Lobi Stars