Drama, goals, and surprises were all throughout the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 8, but none were more significant than Katsina United’s decisive victory over champions Remo Stars and Kun Khalifat’s unexpected victory over Enyimba. In Owerri, eight-time champions Enyimba International were defeated by newly promoted Kun Khalifat in a historic 1-0 triumph. Ebuka Nwokorie broke the tie in the 69th minute with a spectacular free kick that curved over the wall and into the net past goalie Ogunga, ending a tense first half. In order to secure a memorable victory that propelled their supporters into wild celebrations, the hosts remained steadfast until the final whistle.In Katsina, Katsina United gave one of their best performances of the season with a convincing 3–1 victory over reigning champions Remo Stars. Elijah Akanni began scoring on 31 minutes, but Abubakar Ibrahim equalized for Remo eight minutes later
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