Matchday 8 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) delivered excessive drama, objectives, and controversy, with violence breaking out in Kano and heavy rainfall forcing a postponement in Port Harcourt.
In Kano, tempers flared after Kano Pillars have been held to a 1-1 draw by Capturing Stars Sports activities Membership (3SC). Adams Mustapha rescued a degree for Pillars with a stoppage-time equalizer, however chaos erupted instantly after the ultimate whistle as offended followers and gamers allegedly attacked match officers and a few 3SC gamers over perceived poor officiating.
The Nigeria Premier Soccer League is anticipated to launch an investigation into the incident.
Elsewhere, Nasarawa United maintained their spectacular kind and stayed high of the NPFL standings after edging Rangers Worldwide 2-1 in Lafia. Anas Yusuf scored from the spot within the thirty second minute, whereas John Joshua sealed the win within the 62nd minute after Knowledge Ebirim had given Rangers the lead.
In different outcomes, Casmir Azubuike’s first-half brace earned Abia Warriors a cushty 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors, whereas Ikorodu Metropolis defeated Bendel Insurance coverage 1-0 courtesy of Folarin Temitope’s early strike. Plateau United beat Barau FC 2-0 with objectives from Amietimi Enewarikpemi and Vincent Temitope.
Wolves and Tornadoes shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, as did Wikki Vacationers and Kwara United. Katsina United have been in ruthless kind, defeating Remo Stars 3-1 at dwelling.
In the meantime, the fixture between Rivers United and Bayelsa United has been rescheduled to eight:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, on account of heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt.
Outcomes at a Look – NPFL Matchday 8
Abia Warriors 2–0 El-Kanemi Warriors
⚽ Azubuike (24’, 28’)
Wolves 1–1 Tornadoes
⚽ Oladejo (18’) – Shemagande (28’)
Ikorodu Metropolis 1–0 Bendel Insurance coverage
⚽ Temitope (10’)
Nasarawa United 2–1 Rangers
⚽ Yusuf (32’ PEN), Joshua (62’) – Ebirim (19’)
Plateau United 2–0 Barau FC
⚽ Enewarikpemi (51’), Temitope (56’)
Wikki Vacationers 1–1 Kwara United
⚽ Mairiga (23’) – Gidado (44’)
Kano Pillars 1–1 Capturing Stars (3SC)
⚽ Mustapha (90+3’)
Katsina United 3–1 Remo Stars
⚽ Akanni (31’), Collins (61’ PEN), Garba (90+3’) – Ibrahim (39’)
Rivers United vs Bayelsa United – Postponed to Monday, Oct 13 (8:00 a.m.)
