Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered everything fans could ask for — suspense, late goals, surprise results and historic moments across centers nationwide.
Here are the standout talking points:
Flying Starts for Warri Wolves and Bayelsa United
Both Warri Wolves and Bayelsa United maintained perfect starts with two wins from two, each scoring three goals so far without conceding.
The Seasiders defeated Enugu Rangers 2-0 in Ozoro, leaving the Flying Antelopes winless after two games.
In Yenagoa, Monday Odigie’s Bayelsa United followed up their opening-day victory in Ibadan by edging newcomers Barau FC 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The Prosperity Boys remain flawless, yet to pick the ball out of their net this season.
Katsina United Shock Plateau United in Jos
Katsina United bounced back from their opening-day defeat with a stunning away win over Plateau United.
The 2-1 result ended a 61-game winless run on the road — their first NPFL away victory since June 2021 when they defeated Jigawa Golden Stars, exactly 1,523 days ago. It was a historic triumph for the Changi Boys and a bitter blow for Plateau United.
Pressure Mounts on Coach Shola Adegun
Two defeats in two games have left Plateau United boss Shola Adegun under early scrutiny.
After the Jos loss to Katsina United, he appealed for patience and continued support, admitting: “The performance wasn’t good and the result even worse.”
Andy Clinton Ezekiel Impresses Again
Bayelsa United’s 19-year-old goalkeeper Andy Clinton Ezekiel continued his fine form, producing key saves to keep a second straight clean sheet. Two games, two wins, two shutouts — the teenager is already one of the breakout stars of the season.
Wikki Tourists Hold Pillars in Kano
Wikki Tourists maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars.
Luis Dadong scored his second goal in as many games to give the Giant Elephants an early lead before Umar Mustapha equalised for the Sai Masu Gida, who remain without a win ahead of their trip to Katsina in Matchday 3.
Henry Makes Kun Khalifat History
Ezeonye Henry scored Kun Khalifat’s first-ever NPFL goal in their 2-1 home defeat to reigning champions Remo Stars in Aba.
His composed 15th-minute penalty etched his name into the Pride of Imo’s history books.
Champions Remo Stars Show Mentality
Defending champions Remo Stars bounced back from their opening-day draw with Rivers United by beating Kun Khalifat 2-1 away.
Coach Daniel Ogunmodede’s men tutored by assistant coach Sulaiman Kamil came from behind to secure their first win of the campaign, underlining their title credentials.
El-Kanemi Warriors Frustrate Ikorodu City
El-Kanemi Warriors earned a gritty goalless draw against Ikorodu City in Lagos, building on their opening-day 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance.
The Oga Boys remain goalless and winless, and face Shooting Stars next in Ibadan— the first Southwest derby of the season.
Shooting Stars, Bendel Insurance Share Spoils
Two NPFL giants, Shooting Stars SC and Bendel Insurance, played out a tense draw in Benin.
Both sides are still without a win this season but will look to rebound in Matchday 3 when Insurance travel to Kano to face newly promoted Barau FC and Shooting Stars welcome their Southwest neighbors Ikorodu City on Sunday.
Other Results
Rivers United 1–0 Kwara United (Port Harcourt)
Enyimba 1–0 Niger Tornadoes (Aba)
Nasarawa United 1–0 Abia Warriors (Lafia)