By Emmanuel Olagunju
Matchday 13 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League played on Saturday cum Sunday across match venues lived up to expectations .
The biggest headline came from Benin City on Saturday, where Bendel Insurance edged Kano Pillars 3–2 in a thrilling five-goal encounter. Insurance showed resilience once again, continuing their strong home form in the campaign.
On Sunday, El-Kanemi Warriors consolidated their rise on the table with a commanding 2–0 victory over Kwara United, while Niger Tornadoes delighted their home crowd with a solid 2–0 win against Katsina United.
There was a major upset in Aba as Enyimba suffered a shock 0–1 home defeat to Wikki Tourists, a result that stunned many supporters and piled pressure on the People’s Elephant’s technical crew.
In other fixtures, Bayelsa United secured a crucial 2–1 win over Abia Warriors, while newly promoted Ikorodu City continued their impressive run with a hard-fought 2–1 victory against Plateau United.
At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United held off a late surge from Warri Wolves to seal a 2–1 win, strengthening their push for the top spots.
The clash between Kun Khalifat and Nasarawa United ended in a 1–1 draw, with both sides unable to find a decisive breakthrough despite last-minute efforts.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated encounter between Shooting Stars and Remo Stars scheduled to hold in Ibadan was postponed due to logistical issues.
Matchday 13 leaves the table tight and competitive, with teams battling for momentum as the season approaches its midpoint.
