Doma United edge past Inter Lagos in NPFL opener
Doma United claimed a narrow victory over Inter Lagos on Saturday, winning 1-0 in the second round of the NPFL Regular Season. The match took place on 5 September 2026, with the solitary goal deciding all. It was a result that kept Doma's perfect record intact while leaving the hosts still searching for their first points.
The decisive moment came in the 71st minute when R. Sadiq found the net. By then the game had settled into a rhythm where every chance mattered. One mistake ends it in these tight encounters, and Inter Lagos failed to capitalise when they could have.
Earlier trouble had already shown up for the home side. S. Ulunwa picked up a yellow card in the 66th minute, a caution that shifted the mood slightly. To be fair, the card did not change the pattern of play, but it added pressure when Inter needed to stay composed.
Inter Lagos responded by bringing Ulunwa off in the 85th minute, a substitution that confirmed the visitors were seeing out the win. The change did not alter the outcome, but it showed the hosts were running out of time to salvage something.
The table tells the full story now. Doma United sit top of the NPFL with two wins from two games, six points and no defeats. Inter Lagos remain in 19th place with zero points from two losses, their recent 2-1 defeat to Shooting Stars adding to the concern. The gap between them is wider than the scoreline suggests.
What this result means is straightforward. Doma extended their unbeaten run and confirmed they are the team to watch. Inter Lagos will need to find a way to get off the bottom if they want to avoid a difficult season from the start.
