Inter Lagos claim first NPFL win as Kano Pillars end Doma United run

Published on: 20 September 2026

Inter Lagos made history on Sunday by recording their first Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) victory, beating Enyimba 1-0 in Aba.

Ezekiel Moses scored the only goal of the match in the 18th minute, securing all three points for the newcomers.

Kano Pillars also produced a convincing home performance, defeating Doma United 4-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano to bring the visitors’ winning run to an end.

The hosts established control before half-time as Abdullahi Musa and Rabiu Ali put them two goals ahead.

Doma United reduced the deficit through Sadiq Rilwan in the 53rd minute, but Kano Pillars restored their advantage and then extended it with further goals from Ahmed Musa and Nasiru Salihu.

Abia Warriors claimed their first win of the season with a 2-0 away victory against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

Ikoi Etta and Emeka Obioma scored for the Warriors, who secured all three points on the road.

Defending champions Rangers maintained their strong form by beating Kun Khalifat FC 4-2 in the Oriental derby.

Preye Seikorowei, Ayuba Umar, Temitope Folarin and Waheed Adebayo were on target for Rangers, while Chimobi Igwilo scored both of Kun Khalifat FC’s goals.

Plateau United recovered from conceding an early goal to defeat Shooting Stars 3-1 in Jos.

Taheer Abubakar gave Shooting Stars the lead after just one minute, but Plateau United turned the match around through Jibrin Ibrahim, Seiyefa Jackson and Gideon Monday.

Warri Wolves secured a narrow 1-0 win over Kwara United in Ozoro, with Ejike Ezekiel scoring the decisive goal.

The final match of the day saw Nasarawa United draw 1-1 with Rivers United at the Lafia City Stadium.

Rivers United went ahead in the 66th minute when Harrison Ebah found the net. Nasarawa United levelled through an own goal by Musa Yakubu.

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