Get Guardian on GoogleThe Nigerian Premier Football League enters matchday 13, with key battles on the menu involving league leaders Enugu Rangers, title contenders Rivers United, and record champions Enyimba.
The nine-time champions have endured a disastrous start to the 2026/2027 season, currently sitting in the relegation zone with 11 points from 12 matches.
Enyimba’s away form has been an eyesore so far, with just one point and five losses, the most recent being the 1-0 defeat away at Ranchers Bees last week in Minna.
Recent home form has been encouraging, with three wins and a draw, but the Aba Elephants are up against a side they have not beaten in their last four attempts across two competitions.
League leaders Enugu Rangers remain top of the table after a seemingly controversial win over Kwara United last week. The Flying Antelopes have been quite decent on the road so far and will need to continue that trend away in Minna.
Rivers United are in Ilorin to end a four-match winless run in the league as they take on Kwara United. The Pride of Rivers are definitely not proud of their current position on the log and will target a win to get back into the top four.
Here is our preview of the key fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 13.
Enyimba v Ikorodu City
Venue: Enyimba International Stadium
Kick-off: 4 p.m
Enyimba and Ikorodu City are desperate to get a win as they face off on Sunday in Aba. The Aba Elephants are in the drop zone, and only a win will see Emmanuel Deutsch side move out, as they currently have 11 points after 12 matches. Ikorodu City head into the tie with three consecutive draws. The Oga Boys will be without their head coach, Bright Ozegbagbe, who is on national duty with the Under-23 team. The visitors’ last visit to Aba ended in a famous win back in February. Meanwhile. Enyimba will rely on their impressive home run in recent matches as they plot Ikorodu City’s fall on Sunday afternoon. The Aba Elephant have won seven of their last 10 matches, while Ikorodu City have only managed just three points on the road this season.
Nger Tornadoes v Enugu Rangers.
Venue: Bako Kontangara Stadium, Minna
Kick-off: 4 p.m
The Flying Antelopes flew by air to the Niger State capital as they look to maintain their spot at the top of the NPFL table. Rangers will also be without head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, but the defending champions have proven that they can get results without the Super Eagles assistant manager. Niger Tornadoes host Rangers as they look to bounce back from the 2-1 loss to Bendel Insurance, which ended their five -game unbeaten run in the league. The Ikon Allah Boys have had a decent run over the last few weeks with three wins and two draws before the loss to Insurance. The hosts are yet to lose at home this season, but they are up against a side that has won twice on their home turf in their last four visits. A win for Niger Tornadoes pushes them closer to the top four, while for Rangers, securing maximum points in Minna will see them go five points clear at the top of the NPFL table with a match outstanding.
Kwara United v Rivers United.
Venue: Ilorin Township Stadium
Kick-off: 4 p.m
The Pride of Rivers can not be proud of their results over the last few weeks in the league. Finidi George’s men are without a win in four matches, and their title chase is fast fading away, with league leaders Enugu Rangers six points ahead heading into matchday 13. Both Rivers United and Rangers have a couple of outstanding matches. Kwara United are also in poor form. The Harmony Boys are without a win in five matches in the league, with three losses and two draws, and they welcome a side desperate for maximum points to put their title back on track. The last meeting between the two sides at the Ilorin Township Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw. The encounter between both sides has been decided by narrow margins over the years, except for a few occasions. Kwara United are unbeaten against Rivers United on their home ground and will look to continue the trend as they hope to get their first win in five matches. For the Pride of Rivers, two points dropped and one gained, or a loss of all, will further narrow their chances of catching up with the other title contenders and Enugu Rangers at the top of the NPFL table.
NPFL fixtures Sunday 13th November 2026
• Kwara United vs. Rivers United.
• Enyimba vs. Ikorodu City.
• Inter Lagos vs. Abia Warriors.
• Katsina United vs. Nasarawa United.
• Niger Tornadoes vs. Enugu Rangers.
• Warri Wolves vs. Sporting Lagos.
