Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered drama, upsets, and tightly contested battles across the country, with Katsina United emerging as the biggest winners of the day by claiming the only away victory — a 2-1 win over Plateau United in Jos.

The Changi Boys stunned hosts Plateau United with first-half goals from Sadiq Auwal and Uche Collins. Though Albert Hilary pulled one back for the home side, Katsina held on to secure a valuable win. It’s Plateau’s second straight loss, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place.

After their surprise win away to Shooting Stars on opening day, Bayelsa United continued their strong start with a 2-0 home victory over Barau FC in Yenagoa. Wisdom Magbisa and Ofem found the net for Monday Odigie’s side, who now sit top of the NPFL standings after two matches.

In Aba, Enyimba FC secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 triumph over Niger Tornadoes. Newly unveiled signing Joseph Abiodun scored the decisive goal in the 5th minute, heading in a cross from Solomon Ogberahwe. The People’s Elephant held firm despite a strong second-half push from the visitors.

In another impressive away performance, Wikki Tourists picked up a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Ahmed Lamido opened the scoring for the Tourists in the 12th minute, but Sani Usman equalized on the stroke of halftime.

In Port Harcourt, Ubong Friday’s cool finish — assisted by Emmanuel Nnaji — gave Rivers United a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kwara United. Finidi George’s side controlled possession and saw out the result to bounce back from a disappointing opening-day draw.

At the JAMB Stadium in Ozoro, Warri Wolves condemned Enugu Rangers to a 2-0 defeat. Second-half goals from Godwin Oham and Prince Ebhonam sealed the points for the Seasiders, who showed clinical finishing in front of their home fans.

Leonard Ugochukwu was the hero in Lafia, scoring the only goal of the match to give Nasarawa United a 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors.

The only goalless draw of the day came at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, where Ikorodu City and El-Kanemi Warriors played out a 0-0 stalemate. Both sides created chances but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal.

Matchday 2 wraps up on Monday, with Kun Khalifat FC set to host Remo Stars at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM.

NPFL Matchday 2 Key Results:

• Plateau United 1–2 Katsina United

• Bayelsa United 2–0 Barau FC

• Enyimba FC 1–0 Niger Tornadoes

• Kano Pillars 1–1 Wikki Tourists

• Nasarawa United 1–0 Abia Warriors

• Rivers United 1–0 Kwara United

• Warri Wolves 2–0 Enugu Rangers

• Ikorodu City 0–0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Bayelsa United lead the way after two rounds, while Plateau United find themselves in early trouble at the foot of the table. The NPFL continues next weekend with Matchday 3 fixtures across the country.