Newly promoted side, Barau Football Club has recorded its first away victory of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, defeating another newly promoted team Kun Khalifat FC 3-1.
This triumph was an encounter of NPFL Matchday6 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba Abia State marked Barau FC’s first win of the current Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL 2025/2026 campaign.
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The Maliya Boys’ forward, Yahya Ibrahim who scored the first team goal of the season against Benin Gunners, equalised in the 16th minute with a fine finish off Sai’du Salisu’s brilliant assist, after Kun Khalifat FC had taken the lead in the 14th minute.
Hilary Ekawu then put the Maliya Boys ahead in the 64th minute, before Yahya Ibrahim doubled the lead with his second goal of the match, following an excellent pass from Sugau Aliyu.
Speaking after the match, Barau FC’s Technical Adviser, Ladan Bosso, praised his team’s effort on the win:
“He further emphasized that the team would build on this performance, remain focused, and prepare strongly for their next home fixture against Warri Wolves.
With this victory, Barau FC has moved up to 18th position on the NPFL table, with five points from five matches.
The Maliya Boys will host angry Warri Wolves who also lost at home to Shooting Stars on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata on NPFL Matchday7.
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