Matchday 8 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up a thrilling round of fixtures over the weekend, with standout results and a couple of surprise upsets shaking up the table.
Kun Khalifat FC pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season so far with a narrow 1-0 victory over reigning giants, Enyimba International FC, in a tightly contested game.
Ikorodu City FC also made headlines with a hard-fought 1-0 win against a tough Bendel Insurance side, underlining their growing confidence in the top flight.
Katsina United delivered an emphatic 3-1 victory over Remo Stars, while Plateau United showed dominance at home, cruising to a 2-0 win against Barau FC.
Abia Warriors continued their strong form, recording a 2-0 home win over El-Kanemi Warriors, adding more pressure on the visiting team who are still struggling to find their rhythm this season.
In Kano, it was a tense affair as Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars settled for a 1-1 draw, a result that reflects the evenly matched nature of both sides.
It was also honours even between Wikki Tourists and Kwara United, who shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, while Warri Wolves and Niger Tornadoes produced a similar result.
Nasarawa United edged Rangers International in a closely fought encounter that ended 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
One fixture from Matchday 8 remains to be played on Monday, as Rivers United host Bayelsa United in what promises to be a heated South-South showdown.
Here’s a full breakdown of the Matchday 8 results:
Katsina United 3-1 Remo Stars
Wikki Tourists 1-1 Kwara United
Abia Warriors 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars 1-1 Shooting Stars
Plateau United 2-0 Barau FC
Warri Wolves 1-1 Niger Tornadoes
Kun Khalifat 1-0 Enyimba International
Ikorodu City 1-0 Bendel Insurance
Nasarawa United 2-1 Rangers International
Upcoming Fixture:
Rivers United vs Bayelsa United (To be played Monday)
