At the lower end of the standings, Abia Warriors occupy 17th position with 10 points, just above the relegation zone
By Njoku Vincent
Nasarawa United compounded Enyimba International FC’s struggles with a narrow 1-0 victory in Match-Day 10 of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.
The victory strengthened Nasarawa United’s position among the league’s leading teams, while Enyimba suffered another setback in their bid to climb the standings.
Elsewhere, Bendel Insurance FC secured a 2-1 home victory over Rivers United FC, while Kun Khalifat FC edged Inter Lagos FC 1-0.
Barau FC and Kwara United played out a 1-1 draw, while Warri Wolves FC and Kano Pillars FC settled for a goalless draw.
Niger Tornadoes FC recorded a 1-0 away victory over Abia Warriors FC, while Ikorodu City FC and Shooting Stars SC shared the points following an entertaining 2-2 draw.
In Saturday’s fixture, Katsina United FC and Plateau United FC played out a 2-2 draw.
Two Match-Day 10 fixtures remain outstanding, with Ranchers Bees FC scheduled to face Doma United FC on November 18, while Enugu Rangers International FC will take on Sporting Lagos FC on November 25.
Rivers United remain top of the standings with 17 points from 10 matches, having recorded four wins, five draws and one defeat. The Port Harcourt-based side have scored 14 goals and conceded four, giving them a goal difference of plus 10.
Enugu Rangers International FC occupy second position with 17 points from eight matches. The Flying Antelopes have won five games, drawn two and lost one, with a goal difference of plus five and two matches in hand.
Nasarawa United are third with 17 points from 10 matches, having recorded five victories, two draws and three defeats, with a goal difference of plus three.
The battle for the top four remains closely contested, with Plateau United fourth on 15 points. Barau FC, Bendel Insurance, Sporting Lagos, Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes are also reported to have 15 points each, with their positions determined by goal difference and other ranking criteria.
Bendel Insurance, Sporting Lagos and Doma United also have outstanding fixtures that could influence the standings as the season progresses.
In the middle of the table, Ikorodu City and Katsina United have 13 points each, while Kwara United, Warri Wolves, Shooting Stars and Kun Khalifat are on 12 points apiece.
At the lower end of the standings, Abia Warriors occupy 17th position with 10 points, just above the relegation zone.
Ranchers Bees are 18th with eight points from nine matches, level on points with 19th-placed Enyimba, who have played 10 games.
Inter Lagos remain bottom of the table in 20th position with two points from 10 matches after the league management deducted three points and three goals from the club.
With outstanding fixtures still to be played, the standings could change significantly as clubs continue their push for higher positions and battle to avoid relegation.