Rivers United show say dem serious for league as dem grind small 1–0 win over defending champions Remo Stars for NPFL Matchday 21. Na serious weekend wey action full everywhere.
Port Harcourt boys still dey four points clear for top, but Abia Warriors, Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United no gree relax as dem still dey push dem hard for title race, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Down for bottom, relegation wahala just dey get hotter with some teams smiling and others crying.
How the Matches Bin Go For NPFL Matchday 21
Rivers United 1–0 Remo Stars
For Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, rain dey fall but Rivers United still stand strong. After dem miss plenty chances, Aniekeme Okon finally burst net nine minutes to end the match.
Finidi George boys collect full three points and still sit pretty for top with four-point gap.
Kano Pillars 0–1 Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors be the only team wey win away this weekend.
Dem shock Kano Pillars for Kano and keep dem title dream alive. Imama Amapakabo squad still dey second with 37 points.
Ikorodu City 1–0 Kwara United
Oga Boys bounce back for Lagos after last setback.
Ezekiel Samuel score sharp-sharp within five minutes, and that one goal do the job. Ikorodu City now dey third.
Nasarawa United 2–1 Niger Tornadoes
For Lafia, Nasarawa United return to winning ways. Anas Yusuf score penalty first, Oluwaseunnla Adekunle add another. Ahmed Liman late goal no fit save Tornadoes.
Plateau United 1–0 Wikki Tourists
Jos no carry last as Vincent Temitope second-half goal give Plateau United narrow win. Pressure don increase for Wikki Tourists wey still dey relegation zone.
Bendel Insurance 3–2 El-Kanemi Warriors
For Benin, Bendel Insurance continue dem hot form — nine matches unbeaten now. After level score for halftime,
Henry Oyian and Kayode Solomon score for second half. El-Kanemi try come back late but no reach.
Bayelsa United 2–0 Shooting Stars
Bayelsa United stop three-match losing run for Yenagoa. Peter Ebimobowei open scoring, Chinedu Emmanuel seal am for stoppage time.
Enyimba 0–0 Barau FC
Aba giants still dey struggle. Even though Barau FC collect red card and play almost 30 minutes with ten men, Enyimba no still fit score.
Kun Khalifat 1–2 Enugu Rangers
Kun Khalifat wahala continue for house. Chidozie Iwundu score two goals for Rangers, including last-minute winner, to hand hosts third straight loss.
Warri Wolves 2–0 Katsina United
Matchday 21 end for Monday as Warri Wolves dominate second half. Igbunnu Evwierhurhoma and Chisom Orji score goals to give Wolves back-to-back wins and end Katsina United unbeaten run.
NPFL Matchday 21 Results Quick Summary
Rivers United 1–0 Remo Stars
Kano Pillars 0–1 Abia Warriors
Ikorodu City 1–0 Kwara United
Nasarawa United 2–1 Niger Tornadoes
Plateau United 1–0 Wikki Tourists
Bendel Insurance 3–2 El-Kanemi Warriors
Bayelsa United 2–0 Shooting Stars
Enyimba 0–0 Barau FC
Kun Khalifat 1–2 Enugu Rangers
Warri Wolves 2–0 Katsina United
Top Table Wahala – NPFL Matchday 21
Bottom Table Wahala – NPFL Matchday 21
Wetin Dey Next After NPFL Matchday 21
Focus don shift to Matchday 22. Rivers United go step aside small as dem face continental action for CAF Champions League. That one fit give Abia Warriors chance to close gap for top.
For bottom, every match na final as teams dey fight tooth and nail to avoid drop.
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Last Updated on January 20, 2026 9:08 am by Hitvibz Media
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