Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered shocks, goals, and drama as away sides stole the spotlight across the country.
In Aba, Warri Wolves stunned Enyimba 2–1, ending the hosts’ four-match home unbeaten run. Tejiri Emonena’s second-half strike sealed the victory after an early own goal and Edidiong Ezekiel’s equaliser.
In Yenagoa, Kun Khalifat grabbed another big win, beating Bayelsa United 2–1 thanks to Olubode Hassan’s 77th-minute decider — their second straight victory after downing Enyimba last week.
The biggest headline came from Minna, where Niger Tornadoes thrashed Plateau United 4–0. Abdulaziz Dalhatu bagged a sensational hat-trick to fire Tornadoes into fourth place.
Elsewhere, Shooting Stars beat Abia Warriors 2–0 in Ibadan to go second, while league leaders Nasarawa United suffered a surprise 2–0 loss to Ikorodu City in Lagos — ending their five-game unbeaten run.
El-Kanemi Warriors edged Wikki Tourists 2–1 at home, Kwara United defeated Katsina United 2–1, and Barau FC shocked Kano Pillars 2–1 in a closed-door derby comeback.
With Nasarawa United still top on 19 points, the title race is heating up fast. Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors, and Tornadoes are hot on their heels, while Remo Stars and Rivers United await postponed fixtures after continental setbacks.
Away upsets, hat-tricks, and fierce battles — NPFL fans got it all this weekend!
