Sporting Lagos pulled off a massive away victory in Jos, coming from behind to defeat Plateau United 3-2, while heavy rainfall forced the suspension of Rivers United’s encounter with Barau FC as EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 9 delivered drama across the country on Sunday.
The Lagos-based side showed remarkable resilience to overturn a first-half deficit and claim all three points, with Jacob Aondona scoring the decisive goal seven minutes from regulation time.
Elsewhere, Kano Pillars edged Katsina United 1-0, Niger Tornadoes defeated Ikorodu City 2-1, and Nasarawa United secured a 2-0 away victory against Inter Lagos. Enyimba and Warri Wolves settled for a goalless draw.
Sporting Lagos Complete Comeback in Jos
Sporting Lagos produced one of the weekend’s most significant results by defeating Plateau United 3-2 at the New Jos Stadium.
Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early advantage in the 10th minute, but Plateau United responded through Victor Dawa, who equalised in the 35th minute before scoring again in first-half stoppage time to put the hosts 2-1 ahead.
Sporting Lagos returned after the break with renewed determination, and Victor Samuel brought them level in the 53rd minute.
The decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute when Jacob Aondona found the net to complete the comeback and hand Sporting Lagos a valuable three points on the road.
Plateau United’s challenge was further complicated when Alex Aghahowa received a second yellow card in the 80th minute, reducing the hosts to 10 men for the closing stages.
The victory represented an important statement from Sporting Lagos, who demonstrated their ability to recover from adversity against a Plateau United side playing on home soil.
Rain Denies Rivers United, Barau FC Full-Time Finish
Rivers United and Barau FC were unable to complete their encounter after heavy rainfall disrupted proceedings.
The match was suspended with the score at 0-0, leaving the final 15 minutes to be played on Monday morning, October 19, from 8:00 a.m.
The outstanding period will determine whether either side can find a breakthrough and claim maximum points or whether the contest will end in a stalemate.
For Rivers United, the unfinished fixture represents an opportunity to strengthen their position in the title race, while Barau FC will also be hoping to make the remaining minutes count.
Kano Pillars, Tornadoes Secure Victories
Kano Pillars claimed a 1-0 win over Katsina United courtesy of Yahaya Ibrahim’s sixth-minute strike.
The early goal proved decisive as Pillars held on to secure maximum points in the north-west derby.
Niger Tornadoes also collected three points after defeating Ikorodu City 2-1.
Nafiu Obalowu opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Bashir Musa doubled the hosts’ advantage in the 82nd minute. Basit Ayinde reduced the deficit for Ikorodu City in the third minute of stoppage time, but Tornadoes held firm to secure the victory.
Nasarawa United Silence Inter Lagos
Nasarawa United recorded a convincing 2-0 away win over Inter Lagos, with both goals arriving in the first half.
Kelechi Ogbodo broke the deadlock in the 11th minute before Ugochukwu Leonard doubled the advantage in the 40th minute.
Inter Lagos failed to find a response as Nasarawa United returned home with all three points.
Enyimba, Warri Wolves Share Spoils
Enyimba and Warri Wolves played out a 0-0 draw, with neither team able to find the decisive goal.
The result gave both sides a point, although Enyimba will be disappointed not to have converted home advantage into a victory.
Friday and Saturday Results
Week 9 action began on Friday with Shooting Stars defeating Ranchers Bees 3-1.
Desmond Ojietefian opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Isah Ndala equalised for Ranchers Bees in the 38th minute. Damilola Akinola restored Shooting Stars’ lead in first-half stoppage time, and Qamar Adegoke added a third in the 71st minute.
Saturday’s fixtures saw Kwara United and Abia Warriors share a 1-1 draw, while Doma United and Kun Khalifat also played out a 1-1 stalemate.
Kwara United took the lead through Ferinyaro Ali’s 34th-minute free kick, but Emmanuel Nnaji equalised for Abia Warriors in the 52nd minute. Kwara United subsequently missed a penalty, with Muhammed Alao striking the crossbar in the 64th minute.
The scheduled encounter between Rangers International and Bendel Insurance was postponed.
EuroMatch NPFL Week 9 Results
Friday, October 16
- Shooting Stars 3-1 Ranchers Bees
Saturday, October 17
- Kwara United 1-1 Abia Warriors
- Doma United 1-1 Kun Khalifat
Sunday, October 18
- Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina United
- Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Ikorodu City
- Enyimba 0-0 Warri Wolves
- Plateau United 2-3 Sporting Lagos
- Inter Lagos 0-2 Nasarawa United
- Rivers United 0-0 Barau FC — suspended, with 15 minutes remaining
- Rangers International vs Bendel Insurance — postponed
With Sporting Lagos securing a significant away victory and several other contenders collecting valuable points, Week 9 has added fresh intrigue to the 2026/27 NPFL campaign. Attention now turns to the completion of the Rivers United-Barau FC fixture and the rearranged meeting between Rangers International and Bendel Insurance.
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