Zulkifilu Hits Five in Four as Ranchers Bees Edge Bendel Insurance, Ikorodu City Held
Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu maintained his remarkable start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, scoring again as Ranchers Bees defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in a keenly contested Matchday 4 encounter on Saturday.
Zulkifilu’s 79th-minute strike proved decisive, taking his tally to five goals in four matches and further establishing the Ranchers Bees forward as one of the early standout performers of the campaign.
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The match, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, produced an absorbing contest as both sides battled for control.
Ranchers Bees took the lead four minutes after the restart when Chiedozie Jude Okorie found the breakthrough in the 49th minute.
Bendel Insurance responded strongly and drew level through Lekan Gabriel in the 66th minute, setting up a tense final quarter.
Ranchers Bees, however, had the final say.
Zulkifilu restored the home side’s advantage in the 79th minute, converting to secure three valuable points and cap another influential performance.
The result gives Ranchers Bees further momentum as the league enters the early stages of the new campaign, while Zulkifilu’s scoring record continues to attract attention.
Ikorodu City Held to Goalless Draw
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Ikorodu City were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Barau FC.
Despite efforts from both sides to break the deadlock, neither team could find the decisive finish as the points were shared in Lagos.
The draw means Ikorodu City missed the opportunity to claim maximum points on home soil, while Barau FC continued their positive start following their impressive victory over Ranchers Bees in their previous outing.
Matchday 4 Results
Ranchers Bees 2-1 Bendel Insurance
âš½ Chiedozie Jude Okorie 49′
âš½ Lekan Gabriel 66′
âš½ Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu 79′
Ikorodu City 0-0 Barau FC
With more Matchday 4 fixtures scheduled for Sunday, attention now turns to the remaining games as clubs continue their pursuit of early-season points and momentum in the NPFL.
