Enyimba International extended their fine start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bendel Insurance in Aba on Sunday.
The win ensured the People’s Elephant maintained their spot at the top of the table with 11 points after five matches.
The encounter lived up to its billing, with both sides trading goals in a tightly contested affair.
However, Enyimba’s resilience and attacking quality eventually made the difference as they secured maximum points in front of their home fans.
In other fixtures over the weekend, Shooting Stars continued their solid form by edging newly promoted Kun Khalifa 2-1, while Niger Tornadoes produced one of the standout performances, beating Ikorodu City 4-2 in a high-scoring contest.
READ ALSO:Â Enyimba Earns Hard-Fought 1-1 Draw Against Al Masry in CAF Confederations Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors also picked up a crucial win with a 1-0 triumph over Warri Wolves, and Nasarawa United stunned Bayelsa United 2-1 away from home to climb further up the table.
Meanwhile, several games were postponed due to scheduling reasons.
The affected fixtures include Remo Stars vs Kano Pillars, Rangers vs Abia Warriors, Kwara United vs Plateau United, and Barau FC vs Rivers United.
With Enyimba setting the early pace, the NPFL season is already shaping up to be fiercely competitive as clubs battle for supremacy at the top end of the table.