EuroMatch NPFL Week 8: Katsina United Survive Enyimba Fight back as Umar Rabiu Seals Six-Goal Thriller

Katsina United survived a spirited second-half comeback from Enyimba to secure a 4-2 victory in a six-goal thriller in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The hosts raced into a three-goal lead before Enyimba scored twice to threaten a remarkable comeback. However, Umar Rabiu produced a superb individual goal in the 80th minute to restore Katsina United’s two-goal cushion and secure all three points in their EuroMatch NPFL Matchday Eight encounter.

Onyema Own Goal Gives Katsina United Early Lead

Katsina United took the lead in the sixth minute through an own goal credited to Enyimba defender Emeka Onyema.

The defender’s back-pass slipped beyond goalkeeper Dede Dare, who failed to clear the ball, resulting in an unfortunate opening goal for the visitors’ opponents.

Mubarak Sani doubled Katsina United’s advantage in the 12th minute with a powerful effort from outside the penalty area, leaving Enyimba facing an uphill battle early in the match.

Enyimba attempted to respond through Idris Abubakar, Chidera and Richards, but Katsina United goalkeeper Francis Koroma made important interventions to preserve his team’s advantage.

The hosts went into the half-time break with a 2-0 lead.

Dadong Extends Lead as Enyimba Fight Back

Katsina United strengthened their position in the 60th minute when Luis Dadong rose highest to head home a cross, making it 3-0.

Enyimba responded with renewed urgency, and Chidera pulled a goal back in the 67th minute after finishing a cross from Obichere.

The Aba Elephants continued to apply pressure and reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the 75th minute when Egbe Charles headed home a flick from Richards.

With momentum shifting towards the visitors, Enyimba pushed forward in search of an equaliser, raising the prospect of a dramatic comeback after trailing by three goals.

However, Katsina United found the decisive response in the 80th minute.

Umar Rabiu produced a superb individual goal to make it 4-2, restoring the hosts’ two-goal advantage and dealing a significant blow to Enyimba’s hopes of salvaging a point.

Enyimba continued to search for another goal in the closing stages, but Koroma denied Damian’s effort from outside the box during stoppage time as Katsina United held on for victory.

Katsina United 4-2 Enyimba: Goal Scorers

• 6th minute: Emeka Onyema (own goal) — Katsina United 1-0.
• 12th minute: Mubarak Sani — Katsina United 2-0.
• 60th minute: Luis Dadong — Katsina United 3-0.
• 67th minute: Chidera — Katsina United 3-1.
• 75th minute: Egbe Charles — Katsina United 3-2.
• 80th minute: Umar Rabiu — Katsina United 4-2.

League Table Implications

The victory gives Katsina United three valuable points from their Matchday Eight fixture, taking them to 12 points from eight matches.

Enyimba, meanwhile, remain on seven points after suffering their fifth defeat in eight league matches, increasing the pressure on the Aba-based side to improve their results in the coming weeks.

Although Enyimba demonstrated attacking resilience by scoring twice after falling three goals behind, their defensive lapses proved costly. Katsina United’s ability to withstand the pressure and find a fourth goal ultimately settled the contest.

The final standings will depend on the remaining Matchday Eight results, with several teams still competing for valuable points at the top and bottom of the table.

EuroMatch NPFL Matchday Eight: Weekend Fixtures

Saturday, October 10, 2026

• Ikorodu City vs Kwara United
• Ranchers Bees vs Niger Tornadoes

Sunday, October 11, 2026

• Barau FC vs Rangers International
• Abia Warriors vs Rivers United
• Kun Khalifat vs Shooting Stars
• Nasarawa United vs Doma United
• Warri Wolves vs Inter Lagos
• Plateau United vs Kano Pillars
• Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance

Sunday’s meeting between Barau FC and Rangers International is one of the weekend’s key fixtures, while Rivers United will seek points away to Abia Warriors as the battle for the leading positions continues.

The remaining matches could further reshape the standings as the EuroMatch NPFL season gathers momentum.