Matchday 24 Recap: Enyimba Edge Bayelsa, Tornadoes Held in Minna

Matchday 24 Recap: Enyimba Edge Bayelsa, Tornadoes Held in Minna

By Niyi Busari 

Matchday 24 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered a mix of commanding home victories and closely contested draws across various centres, as clubs continue to jostle for league position ahead of a crucial phase of the campaign, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Katsina United recorded an impressive 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors, securing maximum points in front of their home supporters. Enyimba International also edged Bayelsa United 1–0 in Aba, further strengthening their push up the table.

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes and Bendel Insurance shared the spoils in an entertaining 2–2 draw, while Rangers International produced a solid performance to defeat Kano Pillars 2–0 in Enugu.

Wikki Tourist and Nasarawa United played out a 1–1 draw in Bauchi, with both sides settling for a point after a tightly contested encounter.

Several fixtures were scheduled to conclude Matchday 24 on Monday, February 2, 2026. El-Kanemi Warriors were set to face Kun Khalifat, while Remo Stars hosted Plateau United. Barau FC were billed to take on Ikorodu City, and Kwara United were scheduled to welcome Warri Wolves.

The high-profile clash between Shooting Stars and Rivers United was postponed, with a new date expected to be announced by the league organizers.

Attention now turns to Matchday 25 fixtures, slated for February 7–8, 2026, as teams look to build momentum heading into the business end of the season.

NPFL MATCHDAY 24 Results 

Katsina United 2 - 0 Abia Warriors 

Enyimba Int'l 1-0 Bayelsa United 

Niger Tornadoes 2 -2 Bendel Insurance 

Rangers Int'l 2-0 Kano Pillars            

Wikki Tourist 1-1 Nasarawa United 

Monday (02/02/26)

El-kanemi Warriors Vs Kun Khalifat 

Remo Stars Vs Plateau United 

Barau Vs Ikorodu City 

Kwara United Vs Warri Wolves 

Postponed

Shooting Stars Vs Rivers United