Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL produced drama across all centres, with shock outcomes and decisive victories reshaping the standings.
The biggest talking point came from Aba, where Wikki Tourist stunned Enyimba 1–0 in a result that sent shockwaves through the NPFL.
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Wikki, who started the day in 7th place, looked composed and purposeful throughout the contest.
Their breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Abubakar Aliyu finished off a swift attacking move.
Enyimba, positioned 11th heading into the match, struggled to find rhythm, and frustration boiled over at full-time as their home fans booed the team off the pitch.
The loss further compounds pressure on the club’s technical bench as their inconsistent campaign continues.
At the top of the table, Ikorodu City continued their fairy-tale run with a 2–1 victory over 15th-placed Plateau United.
Second-half goals from Joseph Arumala and Alade Balogun lifted the Lagos side to the summit, taking advantage of Nasarawa United’s stumble in Lafia.
The Solid Miners, who began the day in 2nd place, were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against bottom-placed Kun Khalifat.
Rivers United, occupying 3rd position, kept their title charge alive with a hard-earned 2–1 comeback win over 8th-placed Warri Wolves.
Bayelsa United also claimed a big scalp, defeating 4th-placed Abia Warriors 2–1 in Yenagoa.
Niger Tornadoes, firmly in 5th, extended their strong form with a routine 2–0 win over 13th-placed Katsina United, while El-Kanemi Warriors closed the gap on the top half after seeing off 12th-placed Kwara United 2–0 in Maiduguri.
Overall, Matchday 13 tightened the race at both ends of the table, with teams fighting for every inch—whether for continental aspirations or survival.
RESULTS AT A GLANCE (Matchday 13)
Saturday
Bendel Insurance 3-2 Pillars
Sunday
Rivers United (3rd) 2–1 Warri Wolves (8th)
⚽ Ademola 25’ (WOL); Nnaji 30’, Obi 58’ (RIV)
Bayelsa United (10th) 2–1 Abia Warriors (4th)
⚽ Sunday 6’, Emmanuel 64’ (BAY); Megwo 38’ (ABW)
Niger Tornadoes (5th) 2–0 Katsina United (13th)
⚽ Ismail King 10’, Dabai 66’
Ikorodu City (1st) 2–1 Plateau United (15th)
⚽ Arumala 47’, Balogun 53’ (IKD); Ndon 72’ (PLA)
Kun Khalifat (16th) 1–1 Nasarawa United (2nd)
⚽ Otu 65’ (KUN); Anas Yusuf 15’ (NAS)
Enyimba (11th) 0–1 Wikki Tourist (7th)
⚽ Abubakar Aliyu 33’
El-Kanemi Warriors (9th) 2–0 Kwara United (12th)
⚽ Mukhtar Ismail 37’, Daddy Abdulrahman 80’
Shooting Stars vs Remo Stars ( PP)
Monday
Barau FC vs Rangers
