…Table And Results Update From Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman –

Defending champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Rangers International of Enugu and Rivers United of Port Harcourt are not taking their chase for the title lightly, as both teams stay glued to the top of the table.

After weekend’s Week 8 round of matches, Rangers remain at the first position on the NPFL table with 17 points, while Rivers United follow closely in the second position with 16 points.

Although, both clubs played their Week 8 matches away from home, but they were able to grab a point to maintain their first and second positions respectively.

While Rivers United played a goalless draw away to Abia Warriors, the Flying Antelopes secured a hard earned 2-2 draw in a four goals thriller against Barau.

Plateau United were biggest winners for the weekend, scoring four unreplied goals against visiting Kano Pillars. The huge win placed the Plateau United in the third position with 14 points, while Doma and Barau are fourth and fifth respectively with 13 points apiece.

Another tough encounter at the weekend was the match between Katsina United and Enyimba Football Club of Ana. Katsina overpowered Enyimba 4-2 in the game.

The other results are;
Ranchers Bees 0-0 Niger Tornadoes,

Ikorodu City 2-0 Kwara United,

Warri Wolves 3-1 Inter Lagos

Nasarawa United 2-0 Doma United

Sporting Lagos 2-1 Bendel Insurance

Kun Khalifat 2-0 Shooting Stars

Meanwhile, the next round of the NPFL Match day 9 matches hold next weekend between 16th – 18th October, 2026.