Reviewed by Rahmon OluwoNigeria sports betting writer
Published 21 October 2026
Sporting Lagos came from behind to win 3-2 at Plateau United in Jos on Sunday, and Nasarawa United won 2-0 at Inter Lagos, as Rivers United went top of the Nigeria Premier Football League on matchday 9.
Aliyu Baba put Sporting Lagos ahead after 10 minutes, and Victor Dawa scored twice before half-time to give Plateau United a 2-1 lead. Victor Samuel equalised in the 53rd minute. Alex Aghahowa was sent off for a second yellow card in the 80th minute, leaving Plateau down to 10 men, and Jacob Aondona scored the winner in the 83rd minute.
Sporting Lagos are third on 15 points from 9 matches in the NPFL table, 2 behind Rivers United. Rangers International have 17 points from 8 matches after their game with Bendel Insurance was postponed because of their CAF Champions League tie with MC Alger.
Nasarawa United won 2-0 at the Onikan Stadium, and Inter Lagos stay bottom with 2 points from 9 matches. Kano Pillars beat Katsina United 1-0 and Niger Tornadoes beat Ikorodu City 2-1. Enyimba and Warri Wolves drew 0-0, and Rivers United and Barau also drew 0-0 in a match halted by heavy rain after 75 minutes and finished later.
The earlier matchday 9 results
Shooting Stars beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 on 16 October. Kwara United and Abia Warriors drew 1-1 on 17 October, and so did Doma United and Kun Khalifat.
NPFL table after matchday 9
Rivers United are top on 17 points from 9 matches, level with Rangers International and ahead of them on goal difference. Sporting Lagos are third on 15. Plateau United, Barau, Nasarawa United, Kano Pillars and Doma United are all on 14 points from 9 matches. The league is followed on the Nigeria sports news page.
