The 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday four delivered some surprising away results, reinforcing the league’s competitive nature.
One of the most anticipated matches featured reigning champions Enugu Rangers against last season’s second runner-up, Remo Stars. Remo Stars maintained their unbeaten run, securing a 2-1 victory over the champions in Ikenne, Ogun State on Sunday.
Another remarkable result occurred at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where Sunshine Stars of Akure achieved a stunning 2-1 away win against Akwa United. Additionally, at Onikan Stadium in Lagos, struggling Nasarawa United reignited their hopes of survival by defeating newly promoted Ikorodu City FC 2-1, extending Ikorodu’s winless streak.
Here are the results from NPFL matchday four:
Saturday, September 28
- Ikorodu City 1 – 2 Nasarawa United
- El-Kanemi Warriors 2 – 2 Plateau United
- Akwa United 1 – 2 Sunshine Stars
Sunday, September 29
- Niger Tornadoes 1 – 1 Bendel Insurance
- Rivers United 2 – 0 Enyimba
- Bayelsa United 1 – 1 Kwara United
- Abia Warriors 2 – 0 Kano Pillars
- Katsina United 3 – 0 Lobi Stars
- Remo Stars 2 – 1 Enugu Rangers
- Shooting Stars 1 – 0 Heartland
2024-2025 NPFL League Table Overview
After the conclusion of matchday four, Remo Stars sit at the top of the table with 12 points from four matches, maintaining their perfect record. Rivers United follows in second place with 10 points, while Niger Tornadoes are third with 8 points. Katsina United rounds out the top four with 7 points.
At the bottom of the table, Lobi Stars are in last place with just one point, followed closely by Ikorodu City and Heartland, both struggling with their form. Bayelsa United also finds themselves in the relegation zone, sitting 17th in the standings.