NPFL Sunday: Home Sides Shine as Goals and Drama Mark Matchday

A busy and exciting round of matches took place in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, with several home teams recording important wins, while some visitors earned hard-fought draws.

Ikorodu City began the day in fine form with a 2-0 victory over Tornadoes. Joseph Arumala was the hero, scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute before adding a second goal late in the game to seal the win.

Rangers and Abia Warriors played out a tight contest that ended goalless, while El Kanemi Warriors and Warri Wolves also shared points in a scoreless draw.

Kun Khalifat continued their strong home record with a 2-0 win against 3SC. James Ekebuike opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and Blessed Iyamu added another shortly after the break to make the points safe.

Kano Pillars also made home advantage count, defeating Remo Stars 1-0. Luis Dadong scored the only goal of the match in the 57th minute.

Plateau United claimed a late 1-0 win over Kwara United, with Sadiq Yusuf scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.

In Lafia, Nasarawa United and Bayelsa United played to a 1-1 draw. Victor John gave the hosts an early lead in the seventh minute, but Energy Otunuya equalised before halftime.

The most dramatic match of the day was in Bauchi, where Wikki Tourists and Katsina United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. The game was disrupted by fan protests and was briefly stopped due to poor visibility. Katsina United also had Uche Collins sent off after receiving a second yellow card. The match is expected to resume from the 78th minute on Monday morning.

Sunday’s results showed how competitive the NPFL remains, with teams still battling hard for points as the season continues.