Matchday 29 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with an entertaining clash in Bauchi, where Wikki Tourists staged a comeback to defeat El-Kanemi Warriors 2–1, setting the tone for a crucial round of fixtures across the country.
El-Kanemi Warriors drew first blood early in the encounter when Daddy Abdulrahman struck in the 2nd minute to hand the visitors the lead.
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However, Wikki Tourists responded strongly before halftime as Klinkshak Longback leveled the score in first-half stoppage time (45+1).
The hosts completed the turnaround early in the second half, with Imamu Bala netting the decisive goal in the 52nd minute to secure all three points for the Bauchi-based side.
The result gives Wikki Tourists a valuable boost as they continue their push away from the relegation zone, while El-Kanemi Warriors remain in the mid-table battle.
Attention now shifts to Sunday’s fixtures, where several key encounters could significantly influence both the title race and the relegation fight.
League leaders Rivers United, who sit on 49 points from 26 matches, will host Bendel Insurance in Port Harcourt as they aim to strengthen their grip at the top of the table.
Second-placed Rangers International will welcome Remo Stars in Enugu in what promises to be one of the headline matches of the round. Rangers, currently on 47 points, will look to maintain pressure on Rivers United, while Remo Stars—placed 18th with 30 points—desperately need a positive result to boost their survival hopes.
Third-placed Ikorodu City face a tricky away trip against Nasarawa United in Lafia.
Ikorodu City have impressed this season with 45 points and remain firmly in the title conversation, but Nasarawa United, currently fourth with 44 points, will be eager to close the gap with a home victory.
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors will clash with Shooting Stars in Umuahia in another important tie between two sides pushing for continental qualification.
Plateau United host Niger Tornadoes in Jos, while Warri Wolves take on Enyimba in a fixture that could prove decisive for both sides’ ambitions this season.
Kano Pillars will battle Barau FC in Kano, Katsina United welcome Kwara United, and Kun Khalifat FC face Bayelsa United as teams across the league continue their fight for crucial points.
With the title race tightening and the relegation battle intensifying, Matchday 29 promises plenty of drama across the NPFL landscape.
Matchday 29 Fixtures at a Glance
Saturday
Wikki Tourist 2–1 El-Kanemi Warriors (FT)
Sunday
Katsina United vs Kwara United – 3:30pm
Kano Pillars vs Barau FC – 3:30pm
Rangers International vs Remo Stars – 4:00pm
Abia Warriors vs Shooting Stars – 4:00pm
Plateau United vs Niger Tornadoes – 4:00pm
Warri Wolves vs Enyimba – 4:00pm
Kun Khalifat FC vs Bayelsa United – 4:00pm
Rivers United vs Bendel Insurance – 4:00pm
Nasarawa United vs Ikorodu City – 4:00pm
With just a handful of matches left in the season, every point now carries massive importance as clubs battle for the title, continental places, and survival in Nigeria’s top flight.
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