Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) MatchDay 9 was on fire as Rivers United and El-Kanemi Warriors maintained their impressive unbeaten runs with a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Port Harcourt. The result keeps both teams’ momentum alive, demonstrating their resilience in what has been a competitive season thus far.
Plateau United delivered the most emphatic result of the day, crushing Sunshine Stars 3-0 in Jos, while Enyimba secured a vital 2-1 victory over newcomers Ikorodu City. In other significant results, Heartland FC earned a crucial 1-0 win against Remo Stars, and Shooting Stars overcame Akwa United 2-1 in Ibadan.
The day saw several surprising outcomes as Abia Warriors stunned Bendel Insurance with a 1-0 away victory, while Nasarawa United edged past Kano Pillars 1-0. Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the competitive nature of this season’s NPFL.
The MatchDay 9 fixtures will conclude with two remaining games scheduled for October 28: Kwara United hosting Enugu Rangers, and Lobi Stars welcoming Bayelsa United. These matches could potentially reshape the league table, with teams looking to improve their positions as the season progresses.
