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By Wakawaka Sports
Newcomers Kun Khalifat FC grabbed the headlines on Matchday 8 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a stunning 1-0 victory over former African champions Enyimba International in one of the outstanding results of the weekend.
Playing in front of their home fans, the newly promoted team showed discipline, confidence and tactical maturity to hand Enyimba their second defeat of the season, a result that firmly heralded Kun Khalifat’s arrival among Nigeria’s elite.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United continued their fine run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rangers International, while Ikorodu City beat Bendel Insurance 1-0 in Lagos to maintain their impressive home record.
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors made no mistake against El-Kanemi Warriors, recording a 2-0 victory. In Kano, Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars battled to a 1-1 draw in a very entertaining northern derby.
Plateau United also proved too strong at home, beating Barau FC 2–0 to remain within touching distance of top spot. Down south, Warri Wolves were held 1-1 by Niger Tornadoes, while Wikki Tourist and Kwara United shared the spoils in another 1-1 affair in Bauchi.
Fireworks in Katsina saw Katsina United record one of their best performances of the season, beating Remo Stars 3–1 in front of a cheering home crowd.
The match week will conclude on Monday 13 October 2025, when Rivers United take on Bayelsa United in Port Harcourt, a South-South derby that promises to be fiercely contested.
