Rivers United goalkeeper Andy Clinton leads the clean sheet standings in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after Matchday Nine, having recorded seven shutouts.

Clinton tops the chart ahead of Nasarawa United’s Chinemerem Olughu, who has kept five clean sheets in the opening stages of the campaign.

Ikorodu City FC goalkeeper Michael Atata and Warri Wolves’ Bamidele Adeniyi are joint third with four clean sheets each.

The goalkeepers’ performances have highlighted the importance of defensive organisation and consistency as the league campaign progresses.

2026/27 NPFL Clean Sheet Standings After Matchday Nine

1. Andy Clinton — Rivers United: 7 clean sheets

2. Chinemerem Olughu — Nasarawa United: 5 clean sheets

3. Michael Atata — Ikorodu City FC: 4 clean sheets

4. Bamidele Adeniyi — Warri Wolves: 4 clean sheets