Kun Khalifat stun Enyimba as Katsina Utd crush Remo Stars

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 8 produced drama, goals and surprises across the country — none bigger than Kun Khalifat’s shock win over Enyimba and Katsina United’s emphatic triumph against champions Remo Stars. In Owerri, newly promoted Kun Khalifat earned a famous 1–0 victory over eight-time champions Enyimba International. After a tense […]

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 8 produced drama, goals and surprises across the country — none bigger than Kun Khalifat’s shock win over Enyimba and Katsina United’s emphatic triumph against champions Remo Stars.

In Owerri, newly promoted Kun Khalifat earned a famous 1–0 victory over eight-time champions Enyimba International. After a tense first half, Ebuka Nwokorie broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with a stunning free-kick that curled over the wall and into the net past goalkeeper Ogunga. The hosts held firm until the final whistle to claim a memorable win that sent their fans into wild celebrations.

In Katsina, Katsina United delivered one of their best performances of the season with a convincing 3–1 victory over reigning champions Remo Stars. Elijah Akanni opened scoring on 31 minutes, but Abubakar Ibrahim equalized for Remo eight minutes later.

The home side regained control in the second half when Uche Collins converted a 61st-minute penalty before Abdulrahman Garba sealed the win deep into stoppage time, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error from Sabitou to make it 3–1.

Elsewhere, Plateau United defeated Barau FC 2–0 in Jos, with Amietimi Enewarikpemi and Vincent Temitope scoring in quick succession early in the second half. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors continued their strong form as Casmir Azubuike netted twice within four minutes to secure a 2–0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors.

Nasarawa United came from behind to edge Enugu Rangers 2–1 in Lafia, courtesy of goals from Anas Yusuf and John Joshua after Wisdom Ebirim had given Rangers an early lead. Ikorodu City also grabbed a narrow 1–0 home win against Bendel Insurance, with Folarin Temitope striking early.

In other results, Wikki Tourists and Kwara United played out a 1–1 draw in Bauchi after Kwara goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmos saved a crucial 75th-minute penalty, while Warri Wolves and Niger Tornadoes also shared the spoils in a 1–1 affair. Kano Pillars were denied victory late on as Shooting Stars grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1–1 draw which ended with fans encroaching into the field.

Meanwhile, the league’s management has said it monitored and has noted with concern the disturbing reports and viral video clips from the clash between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars, indicating that fans invaded the pitch shortly after the final whistle.

The statement signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, assured that while the league awaits the official match reports and complete video evidence from the Match Commissioner and Referees, “we condemn in the strongest terms any act of violence, intimidation, or misconduct directed at players, match officials, or fans”.