Matchday 9, Day 3 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered exciting encounters, with Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars securing home victories, while Nasarawa United and Sporting Lagos picked up maximum points away from home.
Niger Tornadoes overcame Ikorodu City 2–1, while Kano Pillars claimed a slim 1–0 win against Katsina United to delight their home supporters.
Sporting Lagos recorded one of the day’s standout results, edging Plateau United 3–2 in an entertaining contest. Nasarawa United also impressed on their travels, defeating Inter Lagos 2–0.
Shooting Stars cruised to a 3–1 victory over Ranchers Bees, while Kwara United and Abia Warriors settled for a 1–1 draw. Doma United and Kun Khalifat also shared the points after playing out a 1–1 stalemate.
Enyimba FC and Warri Wolves could not find a breakthrough, with both sides settling for a goalless draw.
Meanwhile, the clash between Rivers United and Barau FC was halted in the 75th minute following heavy rainfall, with the score still 0–0 at the time of the interruption. Rangers International’s fixture against Bendel Insurance was also postponed.
The day’s results produced important points for teams at both ends of the table as the race for supremacy in the 2026/2027 NPFL campaign continues.
