Newly promoted Doma United travel to Kano to face Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, completesports.com reports.
Doma United’s Impressive Start
Doma United are looking to extend a perfect start and winning streak. They sit top of the 2026/27 NPFL table with a maximum nine points from three games scoring five goals and conceding non.
The Gombe-based club opened their season with a 2-0 win against Sporting Lagos, pipped Inter Lagos 1-0 before inflicting a shock 2-0 victory over league former champions Enyimba.
Coach Deji Ayeni’s side have impressed as early pace-setters after promotion, and would be hoping to continue their impressive start to the campaign when they go to Kano to face Pillars.
Kano Pillars (under coach Daniel Ogunmodede) have four points from two games and sit in the 7th position after a 2-2 draw away to Kwara United before edging out Niger Tornadoes 3-2.
Pillars will look to use home advantage at Sani Abacha Stadium against the high-flying visitors and close in on them at the top of the standings.
This is an early-season clash between the league leaders (Doma, the surprise package) and a traditional big club in Pillars seeking consistency after a solid but not perfect start.
Historical meetings have been competitive (e.g., Pillars won 3-1 at home in a prior season), but form this campaign heavily favors the visitors’ momentum and defensive solidity.
Can Barau Maintain Unbeaten Run?
Meanwhile, another surprise team Barau will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the topflight when they visit Ikorodu City in Saturday’s fixture.
After three matches played, Barau are in second place on seven points in the league table (two wins and one draw) and Ikorodu City, who are also unbeaten after two games, occupy fifth on four points.
Enyimba, Warri Wolves, Inter Lagos Eye First Points
Also three teams – Enyimba, Warri Wolves, Inter Lagos – will go into week 4 with the hope of landing their first points.
Enyimba (18th) and Wolves (19th) lost their opening two ties while bottom side Inter Lagos have recorded three losses in three matches.
By James Agberebi
