Matchday 8 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) produced thrilling encounters, dramatic moments, and controversy throughout numerous centres. Nasarawa United prolonged their fantastic kind, Rivers United’s fixture was affected by rain, whereas violent scenes in Kano overshadowed an in any other case thrilling weekend of soccer.
Nasarawa United Prolong Unbeaten Run
Nasarawa United continued their spectacular begin to the marketing campaign with a 2–1 victory over Rangers Worldwide in Lafia. Targets from Anas Yusuf (penalty) and John Joshua sealed the win, holding the Strong Miners high of the NPFL standings and lengthening their unbeaten streak to 5 matches.
Kun Khalifat Stun Enyimba, Remo Stars Slip Once more
Kun Khalifat FC shocked file champions Enyimba 1–0 in Owerri to finish the Folks’s Elephant’s unbeaten run. Ebuka Nwokorie’s curling free kick within the 69th minute proved decisive after Henry Ndedi’s first-half crimson card left Enyimba a person quick.
Elsewhere, Remo Stars suffered one other setback, dropping 3–1 away to Katsina United, as their struggles on the highway continued.
Chaos in Kano as Pillars Followers Go Gaga
The sport between Kano Pillars and Taking pictures Stars (3SC) led to chaos after a 1–1 draw on the Sani Abacha Stadium. Adams Mustapha’s late equaliser for 3SC sparked fan unrest, with supporters invading the pitch and confronting match officers over alleged poor officiating.
Following investigations, the NPFL has imposed a ₦9.5 million fantastic on Kano Pillars, alongside a three-point and three-goal deduction from their accrued factors.
Bayelsa United Bounce Again, Rivers Falter
Bayelsa United returned to successful methods with a slender 2–1 victory over Rivers United of their rescheduled fixture. Rivers, who had proven early-season promise, struggled to seek out rhythm, whereas Remo Stars’ defeat in Katsina compounded a disappointing weekend for the league’s early contenders.
Taking pictures Stars Shine, Plateau and Abia Warriors Impress
Taking pictures Stars continued their regular kind, choosing up a worthwhile away level in Kano. Plateau United and Abia Warriors each recorded convincing dwelling wins — 2–0 victories over Barau FC and El-Kanemi Warriors respectively — holding the strain tight on the high of the desk.
Matchday 8 Outcomes at a Look
Abia Warriors 2–0 El-Kanemi Warriors Azubuike (24’, 28’)
Warri Wolves 1–1 Niger Tornadoes Oladejo (18’) – Shemagande (28’)
Ikorodu Metropolis 1–0 Bendel Insurance coverage Temitope (10’)
Nasarawa United 2–1 Rangers Int’l 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’)
