The Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) is already residing as much as its billing as one of many keenly contested leagues on the continent.
Matchday Three produced a cocktail of drama, aid, heartbreak, and early warnings for groups but to search out their rhythm.
From long-awaited revivals to stuttering begins, listed here are 5 issues it is advisable to know from the weekend motion.
Kwara United, Rangers Start Revival
For Kwara United and Enugu Rangers, Matchday Three introduced much-needed aid.
Each side, beforehand winless, lastly clicked into gear.
Rangers overcame Plateau United 2–0 in Enugu, with Chidozie Iwundu and Chidiebere Nwobodo delivering the decisive blows.
Kwara United additionally delighted their dwelling followers, cruising previous debutants Kun Khalifat 2–0 in Ilorin to register their first three factors of the marketing campaign.
Each side turn into the quantity 11 and 12 groups with at the very least a win this whereas 8 groups are searching for their first win of the season after three matches.
Plateau United in Free Fall Continues
If Rangers’ pleasure was a narrative of revival, Plateau United’s distress was a story of despair.
Three matches in, the previous champions are and not using a aim, and not using a level, and already staring down the barrel, rooted on the backside of the log, lifeless.
Their lifeless begin has made them the one staff but to search out the online this season, a worrying statistic for a membership with lofty ambitions.
Derby Days, Blended Fortunes
Derby fixtures at all times carry spice, and Matchday Three didn’t disappoint.
Within the Northwest Derby, Kano Pillars’ early-season struggles deepened after a slender 1–0 defeat to Katsina United.
In Ibadan, Taking pictures Stars and Ikorodu Metropolis renewed their budding rivalry within the Southwest Derby, enjoying out a 1–1 stalemate.
For Ikorodu Metropolis, it was their third consecutive draw, whereas 3SC are nonetheless searching for stability after wholesale change made on the administration stage of the membership forward of the brand new season.
Warri Wolves, Bayelsa United Knocked Off Perch
Warri Wolves and Bayelsa United started the season brightly, however each stumbled for the primary time this weekend.
