Nigeria, Nov. 8 -- The race for supremacy in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is gathering momentum, with Matchday 12 offering another chance for the leading contenders to strengthen their positions and the chasing pack to close the gap.

The latest round of fixtures began on Friday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, where Kano Pillars were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kun Khalifat despite taking the lead through substitute Sikiru Alimi.

Alimi, introduced alongside Ahmed Musa in the 57th minute, made an immediate impact on the contest and fired the visitors ahead in the 76th minute with a fine effort from outside the penalty area. However, Kano Pillars' hopes of claiming their first away win ended as...