Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- Matchday nine of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced fireworks across the country, with 21 goals scored in eight matches and several surprises that reshaped the top of the table.

Ikorodu City delivered a commanding performance in Lagos with a 2-0 victory over table-toppers Nasarawa United. Chidera Oparaocha's composed finish in the 14th minute set the tone before Joseph Arumala sealed the win in the 69th.

Though Nasarawa stay top after the defeat, the gap between them and the chasing pack has been reduced.

For Ikorodu City, they moved into fifth place with 14 points, confirming their growing confidence in this top-flight season.

At the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, Niger Tornadoes were ...