Sporting Lagos produced the biggest shock of the round, coming from behind to defeat former champions Enyimba International 3-2 away from home. The result hands the Aba giants a second successive defeat and boosts Sporting’s early-season ambitions.
In Owerri, Rangers International secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ranchers Bees, with the decisive goal arriving late in the contest. The three points keep the Flying Antelopes firmly in the mix near the top of the table.
Shooting Stars continued their solid form with a comfortable 2-0 home win against Katsina United, while Barau FC also claimed a clean-sheet victory, beating Abia Warriors 2-0.
Bendel Insurance edged Ikorodu City 2-1, and Kwara United did the same against Nasarawa United, winning 2-1.
There were draws elsewhere: Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves played out a goalless stalemate, Doma United shared the points in a 2-2 thriller with Plateau United, and Inter Lagos held Kano Pillars to a 1-1 draw.
Full Matchday 5 Results
- Barau FC 2-0 Abia Warriors
- Bendel Insurance 2-1 Ikorodu City
- Rangers International 1-0 Ranchers Bees
- Kwara United 2-1 Nasarawa United
- Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Warri Wolves
- Shooting Stars 2-0 Katsina United
- Doma United 2-2 Plateau United
- Inter Lagos 1-1 Kano Pillars
- Enyimba International 2-3 Sporting Lagos
The results leave the early NPFL table tightly contested as teams continue to jostle for position in the opening phase of the 2026/27 season.