Niger Tornadoes claimed a crucial away victory over Abia Warriors, Nasarawa United continued their impressive run, while Ikorodu City and Katsina United produced dramatic comebacks in an entertaining Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 weekend.
Sports247 reports that the round, which began on Saturday, October 24, continued on Sunday with eight fixtures producing narrow victories, late equalisers and further frustration for struggling Inter Lagos.
Wasiu Jimoh’s 56th-minute strike earned Niger Tornadoes a valuable 1-0 away victory over Abia Warriors, delivering one of the weekend’s standout results. Nasarawa United maintained their winning momentum with another 1-0 triumph, this time against Enyimba.
Jofrank Istifanus scored the decisive goal in the 23rd minute, building on the Lafia Boys’ impressive 2-0 away victory over Inter Lagos on Matchday 9.
Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance defeated Rivers United 2-1, with W. Freeman opening the scoring in the 60th minute before J. Jonathan struck in the 90th minute.
Katsina United staged a remarkable recovery to draw 2-2 against Plateau United in Saturday’s opening fixture. Victor Dawa gave Plateau United a 30th-minute lead before Jibril Ibrahim doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute.
However, Yusha’u Armiya’u responded in the 84th minute, while Umar Rabiu’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point for the hosts.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Ikorodu City also recovered from two goals down to secure a 2-2 Southwest derby draw against Shooting Stars.
Taofeek Otaniyi struck in the third minute before Desmond Ojietefian doubled Shooting Stars’ lead in the 36th minute.
Donald Obiajulu inspired Ikorodu City’s comeback with goals in the 44th and 83rd minutes. Inter Lagos’ difficult campaign continued with a 1-0 defeat to Kun Khalifat with Benjamin 69th minute goal , extending their disappointing run despite changes to their coaching setup.
Elsewhere, Barau FC and Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw. Anthony Sunday scored in the 40th minute before Goodluck Ogbolu equalised in the 63rd minute.
Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw, leaving both sides with a point. Two fixtures remain outstanding, with Ranchers Bees scheduled to host Doma United on 18th November, 2026 and Rangers International set to visit Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on the 25th November, 2026.
Matchday 10 underlined the league’s competitive nature, with away victories, late comebacks and mounting pressure on struggling teams shaping another eventful weekend
