MY TAKEAWAY FROM THE EUROMATCH NPFL MATCHDAY 12 MATCHES

By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye

A weekend that saw legendary Ahmed Musa of Kano Pillars play his first game in a month after recovering from an illness, Kabiru Tijjani of Ranchers Bees and Harrison Ebah of Nasarawa United reaching 100 NPFL appearances, down to Ranchers Bees playing in their third adopted home this season.

Ranchers Bees of Kaduna have become the first team in the EuroMatch NPFL to play at home in three different venues (not banished) in a single season.* Earlier in the season, Ranchers had played a total of five home matches in the 12-week-old league; one in Katsina, three in Kano and one in Minna. Who knows, in the remaining 14 home games this season, we might still see an additional venue, as they are still hoping to return to Kaduna before the end of the season.

For the second time in a week, Rangers International's game became the centre of attraction again after AR1 cancelled Kwara United's equaliser, pointing out a foul in the sequence (throw-in) that led to the goal. However, on Tuesday, the NPFL suspended both the AR1 and the centre referee for that incident.

According to available statistics, newly signed Kano Pillars striker Sikiru Alimi is now on 55 NPFL goals to his name after his goal against Kun Khalifat FC.

Barau FC are now back to winning ways against Shooting Stars after going winless in their last six league games. The last time Barau FC won a game was on 23rd September, 2026 against Abia Warriors (2-0)

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