Rivers United strengthen NPFL lead after mid-season matches
Rivers United have extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table after a narrow win over Rangers International. A decisive goal from Bolu Sholumade secured victory for Finidi George’s side, while rivals Nasarawa United suffered a heavy defeat to Kano Pillars. The latest results have seen significant movement in the league standings, with teams like Kano Pillars and Enyimba making notable gains. The league will resume for the second half of the season on January 7 with Matchday 20 fixtures, and the mid-season transfer window will run from January 1 to January 30, 2026.
Match highlights
- Rivers United beat Rangers International 1–0, thanks to a 53rd-minute goal from Bolu Sholumade, extending their lead at the top.
- Nasarawa United lost 3–0 to Kano Pillars, with goals from Mustapha Umar, Chiedozie Okorie, and Jibrin Mustapha.
- Kano Pillars climbed to 18th place, while Kun Khalifat and Plateau United dropped to 20th and 19th after home defeats.
- Enyimba defeated Shooting Stars 3–0, with goals from Chinedu Ufere, Edidiong Ezekiel, and Chidera Michael.
- The NPFL resumes on January 7, and the transfer window is open from January 1 to January 30, 2026.
