The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 produced several upsets and key results, separating the contenders from the strugglers.
Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors were the top performers of the round, both securing important away victories that boost their title chances.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Plateau United.
The win for the “Oluyole Warriors” was sealed dramatically by Ismail Ayodele’s goal in the 90th+6 minute of stoppage time, extending their impressive home run.
The match was a show of the team’s determination and resilience, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
Persecondnews reports that the highly anticipated clash between Enyimba and Rivers United ended in a goalless with both unbeaten sides canceling each other out in Aba.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but ultimately failing to capitalize.
The draw means that both teams remain unbeaten, but they will be looking to get back to winning ways in their next fixtures.
Meanwhile Warri Wolves claimed a vital 1-0 away win over Barau FC in Bauchi, thanks to Justus Ohanu’s 29th-minute strike.
Abia Warriors also made a statement with a 1-0 win over Kwara United in Ilorin, courtesy of Emeka Obioma’s penalty in the 48th minute.
These wins will give both teams a significant boost in their quest for the title.
Matchday 7 Results;
– Bendel Insurance 0-1 Nasarawa United
– Elkanemi Warriors 2-1 Kano Pillars
– 3SC 1-0 Plateau Utd
– Tornadoes 1-1 Kun Khalifat
– Enyimba 0-0 Rivers Utd
– Barau 0-1 Wolves
– Kwara Utd 0-1 Abia Warriors
– Bayelsa United 1-1 Ikorodu City
– Rangers 0-0 Katsina Utd (abandoned due to heavy rain and will resume on Monday)
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