Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors Safe Away Wins as Enyimba, Rivers United Share the Spoils

Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered one other spherical of pleasure throughout numerous centres, with Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors grabbing precious away victories. The headline conflict between Enyimba and Rivers United in Aba, nonetheless, resulted in a goalless draw.

At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars continued their robust dwelling kind with a dramatic 1–0 win over Plateau United. Ismail Ayodele struck deep into stoppage time (90+6’) handy the Oluyole Warriors all three factors in entrance of their jubilant supporters.

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes had been held to a 1–1 draw by Kun Khalifat. Abba Khalid gave the house aspect the lead within the forty second minute, however Ugochukwu Akuta equalised within the 82nd minute to make sure the guests went dwelling with a degree.

The much-anticipated assembly between Enyimba and Rivers United lived as much as expectations when it comes to depth however ended 0–0, as each unbeaten groups cancelled one another out.

Warri Wolves earned a significant away win in Bauchi, beating Barau FC 1–0 due to Justus Ohanu’s Twenty ninth-minute objective. Similarly, Abia Warriors claimed a formidable 1–0 victory over Kwara United in Ilorin, with Emeka Obioma changing from the penalty spot within the forty eighth minute.

In Enugu, the sport between Rangers and Katsina United was deserted within the seventieth minute because of heavy rain. It will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, with the rating nonetheless 0–0.

Elsewhere in Yenagoa, Bayelsa United and Ikorodu City settled for a 1–1 draw. Emo James had put Bayelsa forward within the twenty sixth minute earlier than Tosin equalised late on, scoring from a rebound after his penalty was saved.

The NPFL continues to offer thrilling motion as groups battle for early-season dominance.

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Matchday 7 Results at a Glance

•Bendel Insurance 0–1 Nasarawa United

•Elkanemi Warriors 2–1 Kano Pillars

•3SC 1–0 Plateau United

•Tornadoes 1–1 Kun Khalifat

•Enyimba 0–0 Rivers United

•Barau 0–1 Warri Wolves

•Kwara United 0–1 Abia Warriors

•Bayelsa United 1–1 Ikorodu City

•Rangers 0–0 Katsina United (Match to renew Monday 8 a.m. from seventieth minute)

Monday Fixture:

•Remo Stars vs Wikki Tourists