The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 5 results no be small matter as plenty action happen for different stadiums on Wednesday evening.
Some teams turn match around, some manage tight wins, while others carry important points go house, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Sporting Lagos shock Enyimba with big comeback, while defending champions Rangers continue their fine run.
Barau FC too hold their ground for top of the table after comfortable win against Abia Warriors.
From five-goal thriller for Aba to goalless draw for Minna, make we run through all the NPFL Matchday 5 results, the goals, big moments and wetin each result mean for the teams.
NPFL Matchday 5 Results: Sporting Lagos Turn Amala Around Against Enyimba
Enyimba bad start to the season no wan end as the nine-time champions lose 3-2 for their own backyard to Sporting Lagos on Wednesday.
The defeat leave the People’s Elephant bottom of the table with zero points after five matches, and the pressure for Aba giants don increase well well.
Stanley Dimgba put Enyimba in front one minute before half-time, but Sporting Lagos no take long before dem answer back.
Six minutes after second half start, Abdulraqeeb Abdullahi level the matter for the visitors.
Enyimba come regain the lead for 54th minute after Tobi Ige Iyanda calmly put away the penalty.
But Sporting Lagos no gree surrender.
Haruna Hadi score him second goal of the match for 65th minute before Daniel Aboh complete the comeback just four minutes later to give Sporting Lagos all three points.
The defeat mean the People’s Elephant don match one unwanted record wey don dey wait for 27 years.
Enyimba don now fail to win any of their first four NPFL matches for the first time since the 1999 season, when dem record two draws and two defeats.
For Sporting Lagos, the victory na their second win of the season and sweet response after Abia Warriors beat dem 2-0 for their previous match.
Rangers Continue Their Winning Run Against Ranchers Bees
Defending champions Rangers continue their good form with a tight 1-0 victory over Ranchers Bees.
Chidozie Iwundu score the only goal of the match with just 10 minutes left to play.
The Flying Antelopes don now win three matches back-to-back and still never lose since their opening-day draw against Katsina United.
For Ranchers Bees, the defeat na their third loss of the season.
Barau FC Climb Top After Beating Abia Warriors
Barau FC don move to the top of the table after beating Abia Warriors 2-0.
Joseph Atule and Ibrahim Ayoola score one goal each as the Maliya Boys collect another important three points.
Barau remain unbeaten after five matches, with three wins and two draws.
Abia Warriors, on the other hand, don manage just one win and suffer their second defeat of the season.
Shooting Stars Bounce Back to Winning Ways
For Ibadan, Shooting Stars beat Katsina United 2-0 to return to winning ways.
Olanrewaju Ridwan open the scoring for the 20th minute before Qamar Adegoke put the game beyond Katsina United reach for 72nd minute.
Katsina United finish the match with 10 men after Ahmed Kabeer Yalilo collect straight red card shortly after one hour of play.
The Ibadan Warriors use the victory take bounce back from their previous defeat to Plateau United and collect their second win of the season.
Katsina United, meanwhile, don manage just one win, alongside two defeats and one draw.
Doma United Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Plateau United
Doma United allow two-goal advantage slip from their hand as Plateau United fight back to earn 2-2 draw for Pantami Stadium.
The Desert Warriors start the game hot, with Michael Adegbite scoring twice inside 12 minutes to give the home side 2-0 lead.
But Plateau United come out for second half with different energy.
Gideon Monday reduce the deficit for 58th minute before Paul Samson complete the comeback for 77th minute.
The draw mean Doma United fail to bounce back after their heavy 4-1 defeat to Kano Pillars.
Before that loss, the Desert Warriors don win three matches consecutively.
Plateau United, meanwhile, don now go four matches without defeat since Rivers United beat dem for their opening game.
The Jos side record two wins and two draws during that unbeaten run.
Inter Lagos Hold Kano Pillars to 1-1 Draw
For Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Inter Lagos and Kano Pillars play 1-1 draw.
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa set up Ubong Friday for the opening goal 12 minutes before half-time.
But Bashir Abdulkarim bring Kano Pillars back level with 15 minutes left on the clock.
After losing three matches back-to-back, the newly promoted side don begin to find their feet.
Inter Lagos previously collect their first three points of the season against Enyimba.
Kano Pillars, meanwhile, still never lose in their last four matches, with two wins and two draws.
Bendel Insurance Beat Ikorodu City for Benin
For Benin, Bendel Insurance return to winning ways after beating Ikorodu City 2-1.
Chinedu Nwosu put the Benin Gunners ahead from the penalty spot four minutes before half-time.
Ikorodu City fight back and Aderemi Adeoye level the score for 79th minute.
But Alex Oweilayefa have the final say, scoring six minutes before full-time to give Insurance all three points.
The win na Bendel Insurance third of the season and a good response after their previous defeat to Ranchers Bees.
For Ikorodu City, the loss na their first defeat of the campaign after one win and two straight draws.
Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves Share Points in Minna
Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves no fit find goal as both teams settle for 0-0 draw at Bako Kontagora Stadium.
After winning their first match of the season, the Ikon Allah Boys don struggle to maintain steady form.
Dem record two defeats and two draws in their next four games.
Warri Wolves, meanwhile, fit smile with the point wey dem carry come back from the road after their narrow win over Kwara United in their previous match.
Kwara United Grab Late Win Against Nasarawa United
For Ilorin, Kwara United beat Nasarawa United 2-1 to collect all three points.
Sani Muhammed put the Harmony Boys ahead just 13 minutes into the game.
But Jofrank Istifanus bring Nasarawa United level three minutes before the half-hour mark.
Abdulsalam Abdulsalam later score seven minutes after one hour to give Kwara United the winning goal.
The victory help the Harmony Boys return to winning ways after their narrow defeat to Warri Wolves.
Kwara United don now record two wins, two defeats and one draw from their first five matches.
Nasarawa United, meanwhile, still dey struggle.
The Solid Miners don suffer their third defeat of the season after managing just one win and one draw from five games.
Di Full NPFL Matchday 5 Results
Barau FC 2–0 Abia Warriors
Bendel Insurance 2–1 Ikorodu City
Rangers 1–0 Ranchers Bees
Kwara United 2–1 Nasarawa United
Niger Tornadoes 0–0 Warri Wolves
Shooting Stars 2–0 Katsina United
Doma United 2–2 Plateau United
Inter Lagos 1–1 Kano Pillars
Enyimba 2–3 Sporting Lagos
Last Updated on September 24, 2026 10:47 am by Hitvibz Media
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