Week 3: UMB extends lead as GCB stumbles in tight Bankers Football League race

The 2025 Bankers Football League (BFL) delivered another thrilling round of matches in Week 3, with UMB Bank solidifying their position at the top of the table while former leaders GCB Bank dropped points for the first time this season.

Matches were held simultaneously on Saturday July 26, 2025, at the McDan La Town Park and St. Thomas Aquinas School Park, with teams battling for crucial points as the league table begins to take shape.

Key results from Week 3:

UMB Bank continued their flawless run with a 3-0 demolition of Zenith Bank, extending their goal difference to +7 and maintaining a perfect nine points from three matches.

GCB Bank, previously unbeaten, was held to a 1-1 draw by GTBank, allowing UMB to pull two points clear at the summit.

Omni-BSIC made a statement with a 4-1 thrashing of Access Bank, jumping to third place with an impressive +5 goal difference.

ABSA Bank suffered a setback, falling 1-0 to Stanbic Bank, who picked up their first win of the season.

NIB secured a crucial 3-1 victory over BOG, while CBG and CAL Bank played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested midfield battle.

Ecobank and SG Bank shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate, while Republic Bank edged FirstBank 1-0 to climb out of the relegation zone.

Key observations:

• UMB Bank is now the only team with a 100 per cent record, making them the early favorites for the title.
• GCB Bank’s draw against GTBank means they are now two points behind UMB, setting up an intriguing battle at the top.
• Omni-BSIC’s big win over Access Bank has propelled them into third place, making them a dark horse in the competition.
• Stanbic Bank’s shock win over ABSA has given them a lifeline, while FirstBank remains winless after two matches.
• The mid-table remains extremely tight, with just three points separating 6th and 12th place, indicating that any slip-up could lead to a major shake-up.

Looking ahead to Week 4:

With UMB Bank looking unstoppable and GCB Bank determined to bounce back, the title race is heating up. Meanwhile, teams like Omni-BSIC and ABSA will aim to keep pace, while struggling sides like FirstBank and BOG desperately need wins to avoid falling further behind.

The 2025 BFL season is proving to be one of the most competitive yet, with every match carrying significant weight in the battle for supremacy. Football fans and banking professionals alike will be eagerly awaiting the next round of fixtures to see which financial institution emerges as the frontrunner.