Newly promoted Wikki Tourists defeated Abia Warriors by a lone goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 match on Sunday 7 September, 2025 at the 11,000 capacity Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi State.
Both sides battled through the first forty-five (45) minutes without a goal.
However, the Giant Elephants eventually hit the back of the net in the 74th minute through J. Mairiga, and held on till the end to bag maximum points.
Result
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 – Sunday 7 September, 2025 |
| Barau FC 1-1 Bendel Insurance |
| El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Rivers United |
| Enugu Rangers 2-0 Plateau United |
| Enyimba FC 0-0 Nasarawa United |
| Katsina United 1-0 Kano Pillars |
| Kwara United 2-0 Kun Khalifat FC |
| Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Bayelsa United |
| Remo Stars 1-0 Warri Wolves |
| Shooting Stars 1-1 Ikorodu City |
| Wikki Tourists 1-0 Abia Warriors |
The outcome places Wikki Tourists on the second spot with seven (7) points, same points as defending champions, Remo Stars, who are toppers after a slim 1-0 triumph over Warri Wolves on Saturday at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, while Abia Warriors are 14th with three (3) points, all after three (3) games.
Photo: Abia Warriors | X/Abia Warriors FC
