Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 27: Full Round-Up

Matchday 27 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League saw key results as teams battled for points at both ends of the table.

Abia Warriors 1-0 Kwara United

Casmir Azubuike’s 29th-minute speculative cross secured all three points for Abia Warriors, ending their five-game winless run. Kwara United dominated possession in the second half, but Abia Warriors’ defence, led by stand-in captain Emmanuel Ogbuagu, held firm. The Warriors will face El-Kanemi Warriors next Sunday.

Wikki Tourists 2-1 Remo Stars

Wikki Tourists claimed a narrow victory over Remo Stars to strengthen their league position.

Warri Wolves 0-0 Barau FC

Both sides shared the points after a goalless draw.

Kun Khalifat FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes

Kun Khalifat secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

Katsina United 0-0 Rangers International

Rangers International and Katsina United played out a 0-0 draw.

Plateau United 4-1 Shooting Stars

Plateau United recorded the biggest win of the round, defeating Shooting Stars 4-1.

Nasarawa United 1-0 Bendel Insurance

Nasarawa United edged Bendel Insurance 1-0 to pick up three points.

Kano Pillars 3-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Kano Pillars impressed with a 3-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.

Ikorodu City FC 1-1 Bayelsa United

Ikorodu City and Bayelsa United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Rivers United 1-1 Enyimba FC

Enyimba FC, under new Head Coach Emmanuel Gustave Deutsch, drew 1-1 with Rivers United. Abiodun Joseph scored for Enyimba before Rivers United equalised.

With the season entering its decisive phase, Matchday 27 results have intensified the race at both the top and bottom of the NPFL table.