NPFL Fixtures, Programme & Schedule: Enyimba seek to arrest slump against underfire Plateau Utd on Matchday 10

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is still in its infancy, but the early battles are already heating up as the competition heads into Matchweek 8.

Reigning champions Remo Stars are looking to protect their crown, but the likes of Enyimba, Enugu Rangers, Rivers United and a resurgent Shooting Stars are circling with serious intent. At the same time, several clubs are already locked in fights for survival in the top flight.

Remo Stars’ maiden league title last season has raised expectations in Ikenne, yet the challenge ahead looks even tougher with Nigeria’s traditional heavyweights desperate to reclaim dominance. The season promises a gripping mix of rivalries, dramatic encounters, and fresh talent making their mark across the country’s stadiums.

With fierce rivalries producing dramatic encounters and emerging talents continuing to make their mark, fans can expect a thrilling season across Nigeria’s most iconic stadiums.

When did the NPFL season start?

The campaign officially began on Friday, 22 August, with champions Remo Stars opening their title defence in a thrilling 2–2 draw against Rivers United at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, where the Ikenne-based club will host their home matches while their home ground undergoes refurbishment.

The rest of the opening fixtures were played two days later, on Sunday, 24 August.

NPFL Fixtures & Schedule

It was a weekend packed with shocks and drama across Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). While newly-promoted sides grabbed headlines with away wins, some of the traditional heavyweights endured stumbling blocks.

At the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, newcomers Kun Khalifat FC stunned hosts Bayelsa United FC 2–1. The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Uche Moses fired Khalifat ahead, and Michael Akano sealed the victory with a 77th-minute strike. A penalty by Bayelsa’s Jawad Mustapha in the 62nd minute proved little more than consolation.

In Aba, Warri Wolves FC delivered the upset of the weekend by defeating Enyimba International FC 2–1. An own goal by Mohammed Hussaini put Wolves ahead early, and Tejiri Emonena added a 67th-minute second. Enyimba’s Edidiong Ezekiel pulled one back, but it proved too little, too late.

FT’ | Full time in Aba

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— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) October 19, 2025

Meanwhile, Kano Pillars FC continued their inconsistent run, falling 2–1 away to Barau FC. Pillars led early through Rabiu Ali, yet Yahaya Ibrahim and Stanley Oganbor turned the game around for the hosts in the second half.

And in Ibadan, Shooting Stars SC built on their excellent home form with a 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors FC, thanks to goals from Ayobami Junior and Qamar Adegoke.

Here are the full Matchday 9 results

Date	Home team	Score	Away team
19 Oct	Kwara United	1-0	Katsina United
19 Oct	El Kanemi	2-1	Wikki Tourist
19 Oct	Ikorodu United	2-0	Nasarawa United
19 Oct	Barau	2-1	Kano Pillars
19 Oct	Shooting Stars	2-0	Abia Warriors
19 Oct	Niger Tornadoes	4-0	Plateau United
19 Oct	Enyimba	1-2	Warri Wolves
19 Oct	Bayelsa United	1-2	Kun Khalifat
TBC	Remo Stars		Enugu Rangers
TBC	Bendel Insurance		Rivers United

Note: The fixtures between Remo Stars FC vs Rangers International FC and Bendel Insurance FC vs Rivers United FC were postponed.

Matchday 10 of the NPFL will be in action this weekend despite ongoing continental commitments for some sides. Eight of the ten scheduled games will proceed as planned, while two will not be played.

Shooting Stars, coached by Nurudeen Aweroro and currently on a five-game unbeaten run (four wins, one draw), travel to Bauchi to face Wikki Tourists. They will be looking to press their claim for a top-two finish and to keep title-hopes alive.

In Enugu, Kwara United who have just appointed a new coach visit Rangers with hope of a so-called “bounce” in results. Meanwhile, the People’s Elephant (Enyimba) enter Matchday 10 still without a win in their last two games and will be determined to reverse their fortunes when they face former champions Plateau United.

Here’s the full fixture list:

Date	Home	Away	Time
24 Oct	Nasarawa United	El Kanemi	16:00
25 Oct	Kano Pillars	Niger Tornadoes	16:00
26 Oct	Warri Wolves	Bayelsa United	16:00
26 Oct	Enugu Rangers	Kwara United	16:00
26 Oct	Abia Warriors	Barau	16:00
26 Oct	Wikki Tourists	Shooting Stars	16:00
26 Oct	Plateau United	Enyimba	16:00
26 Oct	Kun Khalifat	Bendel Insurance	16:00
PP	Katsina United	Remo Stars	TBC
PP	Rivers United	Ikorodu United	TBC

Where to watch NPFL matches

October begins the best way – with Football!⚽️ First stop this midweek is Port Harcourt.

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— NPFLLive (@NPFL_Live) October 1, 2025

Fans can follow all the drama of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) live, with official broadcast partner Propel Sports Africa providing global streaming access throughout the 2025/26 season.

Key stakeholder GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited has confirmed that live-streaming arrangements are fully secured, ensuring supporters at home and abroad never miss a moment of the action.