EuroMatch NPFL: Doma United Seek to Continue Perfect Start vs Enyimba as Lagos Derby Highlights Week 3
The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Matchday 3 this weekend, with seven fixtures scheduled across Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13.
Several teams will be looking to secure their first victories of the campaign, while others aim to maintain their unbeaten starts as the race for early-season points intensifies.
Doma United vs Enyimba
Doma United will host Enyimba on Saturday at 4pm, with the home side aiming to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
Doma United have collected the maximum six points from their opening two matches and will be confident of extending their winning run.
Enyimba, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points of the season after a difficult start. The Aba giants will be desperate to avoid another setback and could target either a point or all three points away from home.
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United
Niger Tornadoes will welcome Plateau United on Sunday at 4pm in a clash between two teams with three points each from their opening two matches.
Both sides have recorded one victory and one defeat so far and will see the encounter as an opportunity to move up the table.
Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos
The Lagos derby takes centre stage on Sunday as Inter Lagos face Sporting Lagos at 4pm.
Neither side has secured a win from their opening fixtures, making this a crucial encounter for both teams.
With local bragging rights at stake, both Inter Lagos and Sporting Lagos will be determined to claim their first victory of the season.
Barau FC vs Ranchers Bees
Barau FC will face Ranchers Bees at 4pm on Sunday in another intriguing Matchday 3 fixture.
Barau have picked up four points from their opening two matches and will look to build on that positive start.
Ranchers Bees have one win and one defeat from their first two games and will be aiming to return to winning ways on the road.
Kwara United vs Katsina United
Kwara United and Katsina United will battle for their first victory of the campaign when they meet on Sunday at 4pm.
Both teams have collected just one point from their opening two matches, leaving them with plenty to play for.
A victory for either side could provide an important boost as the season begins to take shape.
Bendel Insurance vs Kun Khalifat
Bendel Insurance will host Kun Khalifat on Sunday at 4pm, with both teams hoping to improve their respective positions.
Bendel Insurance have three points from their opening two matches, while Kun Khalifat have drawn both of their games so far.
The Benin-based side will be looking to make home advantage count, but Kun Khalifat will be confident of extending their unbeaten start.
Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City
Abia Warriors will take on Ikorodu City at 4pm on Sunday as both teams target a positive result.
Abia Warriors are still searching for their first win of the season and will be eager to collect maximum points in front of their supporters.
Ikorodu City have three points from their opening two matches, with an outstanding fixture still to be played, and will be hoping to strengthen their position with another positive result.
With the NPFL table still tightly packed, Matchday 3 promises another round of competitive fixtures as teams look to establish momentum early in the campaign.
