LAGOS, Nigeria — Matchday 12 of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League is underway this weekend after a Friday result that has already updated the standings. Enugu Rangers remain top of the table as the rest of the round gets under way.
Kun Khalifat and Kano Pillars shared the points in a 1-1 draw on Friday. The result leaves Kano Pillars in second place on 19 points, while Kun Khalifat sit 14th.
The remaining fixtures this weekend are scheduled mostly for Sunday afternoon, with all matches kicking off at 16:00 WAT. Key encounters include Enugu Rangers against Kwara United, Ranchers Bees hosting Enyimba, and Bendel Insurance facing Niger Tornadoes.
Friday Result
Friday, 6 November
- Kun Khalifat 1–1 Kano Pillars
Remaining Fixtures (WAT)
Sunday, 8 November
- 16:00 – Abia Warriors vs Doma United
- 16:00 – Barau FC vs Shooting Stars
- 16:00 – Bendel Insurance vs Niger Tornadoes
- 16:00 – Nasarawa United vs Plateau United
- 16:00 – Ranchers Bees vs Enyimba
- 16:00 – Rangers International vs Kwara United
- 16:00 – Warri Wolves vs Katsina United
Monday, 9 November
- 16:00 – Ikorodu City vs Inter Lagos
Tuesday, 10 November
- 16:00 – Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United
Updated NPFL Table (after Friday’s match)
| Pos | Team | MP | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 10 | +6 | 21 |
| 2 | Kano Pillars | 12 | +3 | 19 |
| 3 | Rivers United | 11 | +10 | 18 |
| 4 | Bendel Insurance | 11 | +2 | 18 |
| 5 | Nasarawa United | 11 | +1 | 17 |
| 6 | Plateau United | 11 | +4 | 16 |
| 7 | Barau FC | 11 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 | Niger Tornadoes | 11 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Katsina United | 11 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Shooting Stars | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 11 | Sporting Lagos | 10 | +1 | 15 |
| 12 | Doma United | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Ikorodu City | 11 | +2 | 14 |
| 14 | Kun Khalifat | 12 | -7 | 13 |
| 15 | Kwara United | 11 | -1 | 12 |
| 16 | Enyimba | 11 | -3 | 11 |
| 17 | Warri Wolves | 11 | -4 | 10 |
| 18 | Abia Warriors | 11 | -7 | 10 |
| 19 | Ranchers Bees | 10 | -3 | 9 |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 11 | -14 | 3 |
Enugu Rangers lead the NPFL table on 21 points as the rest of Matchday 12 unfolds this weekend.
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