UMB Bank extends lead as Bankers Football League delivers Week 4 thrillers
The 2025 Bankers Football League (BFL) served up another electrifying round of fixtures in Week 4, with UMB Bank further cementing their place at the summit while challengers scrambled to keep pace.
Played across two venues, McDan La Town Park and St. Thomas Aquinas School Park, the matches lived up to expectations, featuring emphatic wins, dramatic draws, and a stunning seven-goal rout.
UMB’s dominance continues
League leaders UMB Bank showed no signs of slowing down, thrashing FirstBank 4-1 to maintain their perfect record. With four wins from four, a staggering +10 goal difference, and 12 points, the bankers have firmly established themselves as the team to beat. Their attacking prowess was on full display, leaving opponents and pundits alike in awe.
GCB keep pressure at the top
Second-placed GCB Bank kept their title hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over ABSA, narrowing the gap to just two points. The win, secured through a solitary goal, showcased their resilience and tactical discipline, ensuring they remain UMB’s closest rivals.
OmniBSIC stumble but stay in contention
OmniBSIC, previously in scintillating form, were held to a 2-2 draw by SG in a match that saw both teams trade blows. Despite dropping points, they remain third with nine points, though their goal difference (+7) keeps them ahead of the chasing pack.
NIB’s statement win
The standout performance of the week came from NIB, who demolished UBA 7-0 in a ruthless display of attacking football. The victory propelled them to fifth place, with their goal difference (+8) now the second-best in the league.
Mid-table battles heat up
Ecobank edged Republic Bank 2-1 in a closely contested match, moving them to fourth with eight points. Meanwhile, ABSA’s loss to GCB saw them slip to sixth, level on points with NIB and Access Bank, who fell 1-0 to Stanbic Bank. The mid-table remains tightly packed, with just three points separating sixth from twelfth.
Strugglers seek redemption
At the bottom, FirstBank’s woes continued as they remain winless, while UBA’s heavy defeat leaves them second from last. BOG and Republic Bank also face an uphill battle, with both teams languishing in the relegation zone.
Quotes from the ground
"UMB are playing like champions—clinical, composed, and relentless," remarked one spectator. Meanwhile, a NIB supporter hailed their team’s performance: "Seven goals! We’ve sent a message to the entire league today."
Looking ahead
With the table taking shape, UMB’s dominance is undeniable, but challengers like GCB and OmniBSIC are refusing to let them run away. The battle for survival is equally intense, with struggling teams desperate for points. As the league progresses, every match promises drama, making the 2025 BFL one of the most unpredictable seasons yet.
Football fans and banking professionals will be eagerly watching Week 5, where the title race, mid-table scramble, and relegation dogfight will only intensify.
