It was a gritty weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as clubs across the country battled for points with Shooting Stars (3SC) grabbing their first win of the season, El-Kanemi Warriors edging out Warri Wolves, and Nasarawa United earning a crucial away victory over Bayelsa United.
While the NPFL continues to suffer from limited match coverage and scarce data, Hot Sports Scoops brings you all the verified details from the games that didn’t make the headlines but shaped the league table.
Shooting Stars 2–1 Kun Khalifa
 Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan
 Result: 3SC secure first win of the season
Shooting Stars SC finally got off the mark with a 2-1 home win over newcomers Kun Khalifa FC in Ibadan. The result marks their first victory of the campaign after a shaky start. Despite the lack of full match details, it’s confirmed that 3SC held off a spirited Kun Khalifa side to take all three points.
The result is a morale booster for the Oluyole Warriors, who will now look to build momentum after failing to win their opening fixtures. For Kun Khalifa, the loss highlights the challenge of transitioning from lower league success to the NPFL’s demanding pace.
El-Kanemi Warriors 1–0 Warri Wolves
 Venue: El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri
 Result: El-Kanemi Warriors won; goal scorer – Ismail Mukhar
El-Kanemi Warriors made their home advantage count, edging out Warri Wolves with a narrow 1-0 victory. The match’s lone goal came from Ismail Mukhar, who made no mistake with his finish helping the Maiduguri side secure a vital three points.
Although full match statistics are unavailable, the clean sheet and controlled defensive effort suggest a disciplined performance from El-Kanemi. Wolves, on the other hand, will rue missed opportunities in a game where they struggled to find a breakthrough.
Bayelsa United 1–2 Nasarawa United
 Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa
 Result: Nasarawa United win away from home
Nasarawa United stunned hosts Bayelsa United with a 2-1 away win, continuing a trend of strong away form early in the season. While details remain scarce, it’s confirmed that Nasarawa showed greater cutting edge in front of goal.
Bayelsa had been tipped to dominate at home, but the visitors were sharper and more clinical. Nasarawa’s players reportedly showed strong work rate and tactical discipline to silence the Yenagoa crowd.
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