NPFL MATCHDAY 9 - Home Wins and Away Victories Headline Action.

NPFL MATCHDAY 9 - Home Wins and Away Victories Headline Action.

Matchday 9, Day 3 of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered home victories, impressive away performances and a rain-interrupted encounter.

Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars recorded home wins, while Nasarawa United and Sporting Lagos claimed valuable points on the road.

Niger Tornadoes defeated Ikorodu City 2–1, while Kano Pillars secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Katsina United.

Away from home, Nasarawa United produced a convincing 2–0 win against Inter Lagos, while Sporting Lagos edged Plateau United 3–2 in a five-goal thriller.

Shooting Stars also enjoyed a comfortable 3–1 victory over Ranchers Bees. Meanwhile, Kwara United and Abia Warriors played out a 1–1 draw, as Doma United and Kun Khalifat also shared the points following an identical scoreline.

Enyimba FC and Warri Wolves played out a goalless draw, while Rangers International’s fixture against Bendel Insurance was postponed.

However, the encounter between Rivers United and Barau FC was interrupted in the 75th minute due to heavy rainfall, with the match ending 0–0 at the time of the stoppage.