Ikorodu City stole the spotlight on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 with a stunning away win over Warri Wolves, extending their impressive run in style.

Remo Stars and Rivers United also delivered commanding victories to tighten the race, while Abia Warriors had a frustrating outing with Enyimba in the Oriental Derby, Footballrover reports.

Breakdown of Events in NPFL Matchday 12

Oriental Derby Ends in Stalemate

Abia Warriors and Enyimba played out a tense 0-0 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium in front of a packed crowd.

Despite the high stakes, neither side could find the breakthrough in a match filled with defensive resilience but short on cutting edge.

The result keeps Abia Warriors second with 22 points, just one behind leaders Nasarawa United, while Enyimba stay sixth with 17 points.

Barau Fights Back to Hold Katsina United

Katsina United and Barau FC settled for a 1–1 draw at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

Uche Collins gave Katsina the lead in the 37th minute, but Barau equalised through Orji Kalu midway into the second half.

Katsina climbed to seventh with 17 points, while Barau remained in 18th with 10 points.

Rangers Edge Shooting Stars in Enugu Thriller

In Enugu, Rangers edged Shooting Stars 1–0 courtesy of Chidozie Iwundu’s decisive strike before the half-hour mark.

The Coal City side climbed to 10th with 16 points, while Shooting Stars stayed just above them in 11th.

Ikorodu City Extend Unbeaten Run with Away Win

Ikorodu City recorded the first away win of the round, defeating Warri Wolves 2–0 in Ozoro thanks to goals from Tomisin Adebayo and Goodluck Anuba.

The Lagos outfit continue their impressive run, stretching their unbeaten streak to seven games—3 draws and 4 wins—moving to third on 21 points.

Leaders Nasarawa United Held by Kwara United

In Lafia, league leaders Nasarawa United were held 1–1 by Kwara United. Anas Yusuf opened the scoring early for the hosts before Aule Johnmark equalised before halftime.

Despite dropping points, Nasarawa stay top with 23 points, while Kwara sit midtable on 16.

Pillars’ Struggles Continue in Bayelsa Stalemate

Kano Pillars’ struggles continued with a 0–0 draw against Bayelsa United, keeping them rooted to the bottom with just six points.

Late Drama as Wikki Tourists Edge Niger Tornadoes

Wikki Tourists snatched a dramatic 1–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes courtesy of Nasiru Jibrin’s late strike.

Rivers United Secure First Away Win of the Season

On Monday afternoon, Kun Khalifat hosted Rivers United but fell to a narrow 1–0 defeat against the CAF Champions League contenders.

Super substitute Maclyn Biokpo Jenewari made the difference, coming off the bench to score the only goal of the encounter in the 78th minute.

The forward, introduced just 14 minutes earlier, delivered a calm finish to hand the Port Harcourt club their first away victory of the season.

Plateau United Edge Bendel Insurance

In Jos, two struggling sides — Plateau United and Bendel Insurance — faced off, with the Peace Boys snatching a narrow 1–0 win to relieve some pressure.

Gafar Saka struck in the 56th minute, securing a much-needed victory for Plateau United after their slim loss to Bayelsa United last weekend. For Insurance, the misery continues — they are now winless in eight matches, with four draws and four defeats.

Remo Stars End Losing Streak in Comeback Victory

Defending champions Remo Stars finally snapped their five-game losing run across all competitions, coming from behind to claim a dramatic 2–1 home win over El Kanemi Warriors.

After a goalless first half, the visitors went in front through Jonas Emmanuel 13 minutes after the restart. But Remo’s persistence paid off as the clock ticked down.

With just three minutes left of regulation time, Victor Mbaoma was brought down inside the box after a clever run, and he stepped up to bury the resulting penalty to level the score.

Then, deep into stoppage time, Michael Ibe completed the comeback. A looping cross into the area was parried by the goalkeeper, but only as far as Ibe, who drilled home a low shot to spark wild celebrations and inspire Remo Stars back to winning ways.

NPFL Matchday 12 Results at a Glance

– Rangers 1–0 Shooting Stars
– Wikki Tourists 1–0 Niger Tornadoes
– Abia Warriors 0–0 Enyimba
– Warri Wolves 0–2 Ikorodu City
– Nasarawa United 1–1 Kwara United
– Kano Pillars 0–0 Bayelsa United
– Katsina United 1–1 Barau FC
– Kun Khalifat 0–1 Rivers United
– Plateau United 1–0 Bendel Insurance
– Remo Stars 2–1 El Kanemi Warriors

Standings: A Close Race for Top Spot After NPFL Matchday 12

Standings: Struggle at the Bottom After NPFL Matchday 12

What’s Next After NPFL Matchday 12

The NPFL title race remains wide open heading into Matchday 13. Nasarawa United will seek to tighten their lead at the top, but Abia Warriors and Ikorodu City are breathing down their necks.

At the other end, Kano Pillars and Bendel Insurance must find inspiration fast to escape the drop zone.

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Last Updated on November 10, 2025 7:23 pm by footballrover