The Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League witnessed thrilling contests across match centres.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) delighted home supporters with a commanding 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors, extending their unbeaten home run. Ikorodu City also impressed, defeating Nasarawa United by the same score line.
Barau FC edged Kano Pillars 2–1 in a keenly contested tie, while El-Kanemi Warriors overcame Wikki Tourists 2–1 in Maiduguri. Elsewhere, Warri Wolves shocked Enyimba FC with a 2–1 away victory, Bayelsa United fell 1–2 to Kun Khalifat FC, and Kwara United defeated Katsina United 1–0.
At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Niger Tornadoes produced one of the standout performances of the weekend, thrashing Plateau United 4–0 to climb up the table.
The game between Bendel Insurance and Rivers United, scheduled for Saturday, was postponed due to logistical issues.
