NPFL: Kun Khalifat Stuns Nasarawa United, Barau FC Hold Rangers

NPFL: Kun Khalifat Stuns Nasarawa United, Barau FC Hold Rangers

Sampson Adedeji

Kun Khalifat produced the standout result of Matchday 33 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Lafia, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Nasarawa United 0-1 Kun Khalifat

Stanley Otu (90+5') 

 The late strike from Otu sealed a shock win for Kun Khalifat, sending the visiting fans into jubilation.

Rangers 0-0 Barau FC 

A cagey encounter in Enugu ended in a stalemate, with both sides unable to break the deadlock.

Katsina United 1-0 Tornadoes

Elijah Akanni (65') Katsina United edged past Tornadoes thanks to Akanni’s second-half goal.

Kano Pillars 4-0 Bendel Insurance

Mustapha Jibrin (23'), Chiedozie Okorie (33'), Muhammad Aminu (81'), Bernard Ovoke (85') Kano Pillars delivered a clinical performance, overwhelming Bendel Insurance with four goals.

Kwara United 3-0 El-Kanemi

Junior Aimufua (10'), Samsudeen Mohammed (30'), Abdulsalam Abdulsalam (71') Kwara United maintained their momentum with a comfortable win over El-Kanemi.

Remo Stars 1-0 3SC

Samuel Anakwe (49') Anakwe’s early second-half strike secured all three points for Remo Stars.

Wolves 2-0 Rivers United

Igbunu Evwierhurhoma (12' PEN), Othuke Egbo (90') Wolves recorded a decisive victory, with a penalty and a late goal sealing the win.

With Matchday 33 concluded, Kun Khalifat’s upset victory and Kano Pillars’ goal fest highlight the growing competitiveness of this season’s NPFL. 

The league resumes next weekend with crucial clashes that could reshape the top and bottom of the table.