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Football

Fifth NPFL round offers tests at both ends of the table

Source: Premium Times · 23 Sep 2026, 06:45 UTC
Fifth NPFL round offers tests at both ends of the table
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The fifth round of Nigeria’s Professional Football League promises important fixtures as Enyimba seek to recover from a poor opening to the season, while Doma United, Barau FC and other teams compete for early control at the top, Premium Times reports.

The fifth round of the Nigeria Professional Football League is set to provide important tests at both ends of the early table, according to Premium Times. Enyimba are attempting to end what the report describes as a nightmare start. The supplied material does not give the club’s results, points total or position, but says the side is battling to escape the bottom of the standings.

At the summit, Doma United and Barau FC are among the teams competing for early control of the title race. A chasing group is also involved, suggesting that the leading positions remain contested as the season develops. The report presents the round as another decisive set of fixtures while the league table begins to take shape.

It does not list the individual matches, venues, dates or current points separating the teams. Consequently, the available information identifies the main storylines rather than providing a full fixture-by-fixture preview. Enyimba’s effort to move away from the bottom and the contest involving Doma United, Barau FC and their pursuers are the principal issues highlighted before the fifth round.

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