Match Report
NPFL Matchday 7 Review: Rangers Stay Top as Rivers United Remain Unbeaten
Defending Champion Rangers international remain Top
October 5, 2026
11d agoThe 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 delivered another exciting round of action, with all 10 fixtures producing 19 goals.
Defending champions Rangers International strengthened their position at the top, while Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start. Enyimba continued their recovery, while Bendel Insurance handed Barau FC their first defeat of the season.
Kano Pillars 1–1 Sporting Lagos
Sporting Lagos took the lead through Valentine Ugwu shortly before halftime. Kano Pillars responded three minutes after the restart, with Abdullahi Musa heading home from a Rabiu Ali corner. Both sides settled for a point.
Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Kun Khalifat
Ismaila Sarki scored in the 82nd minute to give Niger Tornadoes a narrow victory in Minna and condemn Kun Khalifat to another defeat.
Rivers United 2–0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable home victory. Samson Olasupo opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Chinemerem Ugwueze doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time.
Kwara United 2–1 Ranchers Bees
Ranchers Bees took an early lead through Jamilu Yusuf in the 7th minute. Kwara United fought back after halftime, with Toheeb Gidado equalising before Stephen Gideon completed the comeback in the 77th minute.
Doma United 1–0 Warri Wolves
Doma United returned to winning ways as Joshua Abah headed home in the 81st minute to secure all three points at the Pantami Stadium.
Bendel Insurance 4–1 Barau FC
Bendel Insurance handed Barau FC their first defeat of the season in emphatic fashion. Kayode Oke scored twice, while Suraju Lawal and Jonathan James added further goals. Aliyu Sugau scored Barau’s consolation from the penalty spot.
Rangers International 3–1 Abia Warriors
Rangers continued their strong campaign with a 3–1 win. Godwin Obaje opened the scoring before Chidiebere Nwobodo doubled the lead. Abia Warriors pulled one back through Emeka Obioma from the penalty spot, but Akorode Daniel sealed the win in stoppage time.
The victory kept Rangers at the top, while Obaje’s appearance also came shortly after reaching the milestone of 100 NPFL goals.
Shooting Stars 0–0 Nasarawa United
Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United played out a goalless draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.
Inter Lagos 1–1 Katsina United
Katsina United took the lead in the 34th minute through Nura Abdulbari. Inter Lagos responded before halftime as Kevwe Iyede headed home in the 42nd minute. Neither side could find a winner after the break.
Enyimba 2–0 Plateau United
Enyimba secured a second consecutive league victory. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Richard Ezinna sealed the win in the 68th minute, giving the Aba side another clean sheet.
Matchday 7 Takeaways
- Rangers remain top with 16 points from seven matches.
- Rivers United remain unbeaten after another clean-sheet victory.
- Enyimba are rising after back-to-back wins.
- Barau FC’s unbeaten run ends with a 4–1 defeat to Bendel Insurance.
- Three matches ended in draws: Kano Pillars–Sporting Lagos, Shooting Stars–Nasarawa United and Inter Lagos–Katsina United.
- 19 goals were scored across the 10 fixtures.
NPFL Matchday 7 Results
Kano Pillars 1–1 Sporting Lagos
Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Kun Khalifat
Rivers United 2–0 Ikorodu City
Kwara United 2–1 Ranchers Bees
Doma United 1–0 Warri Wolves
Bendel Insurance 4–1 Barau FC
Rangers 3–1 Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars 0–0 Nasarawa United
Inter Lagos 1–1 Katsina United
Enyimba 2–0 Plateau United
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