African football: Major results in NPFL and Ghana Premier League

Recent matchdays in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Ghana Premier League have seen significant shifts in league standings. In the NPFL, Kano Pillars ended Doma United’s unbeaten start with a 4-1 victory at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Goals from Abdullahi Musa, Rabiu Ali, Ahmed Musa, and Nasiru Salihu secured the win for the hosts. Meanwhile, Inter Lagos achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever top-flight points with a 1-0 win over Enyimba. Other notable NPFL results include Abia Warriors defeating Sporting Lagos 2-0, and Plateau United overcoming Shooting Stars 3-1.

In the Ghana Premier League, Aduana FC secured their first win of the 2026/27 campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Karela United, thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Mohammed Shawkan. Basake Holy Stars also returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory against FC Ashgold, courtesy of a goal by Joseph Hudson, moving them up to third in the league table.