2024-2025 NPFL Matchday 12 Results & Table Update: Key Wins, Surprises, and Top Performers

The 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 fixtures took place over the weekend, on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Saturday, November 16:
The spotlight was on the NPFL match between Akwa United and Nasarawa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The home side secured a vital 1-0 victory, which was crucial for their campaign.

Sunday, November 17:
The remaining nine matches of the round unfolded, featuring five wins and four draws, with no away victories recorded.

Here are the full results from Matchday 12:

Saturday, November 16

• Akwa United 1-0 Nasarawa United

Sunday, November 17

• El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
• Bayelsa United 1-1 Katsina United
• Ikorodu City 2-1 Shooting Stars
• Enugu Rangers 3-2 Bendel Insurance
• Sunshine Stars 1-0 Lobi Stars
• Abia Warriors 1-1 Enyimba
• Remo Stars 0-0 Rivers United
• Kwara United 2-0 Plateau United
• Kano Pillars 2-2 Heartland

NPFL Standings Overview

After Matchday 12, Remo Stars continue to lead the table with 23 points from 12 matches, just one point ahead of second-placed Rivers United.
Enyimba are in third place with 20 points, while Enugu Rangers and El-Kanemi Warriors share fourth place with 19 points each.

At the other end of the table, Bendel Insurance are in last place with only 9 points from 12 games. They are followed by Lobi Stars (19th), Nasarawa United (18th), Plateau United (17th), and Akwa United (16th), all with 12 points.

This round highlighted both the competitive nature of the league and the struggle for teams to secure crucial points in the race for survival and the title.