Doma United coach Ayeni has challenged his players to maintain their strong start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season after opening the campaign with a perfect run. (completesports.com)

The Gombe-based side have quickly emerged as one of the early teams to watch, combining strong results with disciplined performances.

Doma United enjoy perfect start

Doma United have won their opening matches of the season and climbed to the top end of the NPFL table.

Their early form has been built on a combination of solid defending, organisation and efficiency in attack.

Ayeni wants players to stay grounded

Despite the strong start, Ayeni is refusing to get carried away.

The coach has urged his squad to remain focused, disciplined and committed to the same standards that helped them begin the season so strongly.

Strong defence key to Doma United form

One of the biggest positives has been the team’s defensive organisation.

Doma United have made it difficult for opponents to create clear chances, while also showing enough quality going forward to convert important opportunities.

Momentum could be crucial

Ayeni believes maintaining momentum will be important as the fixture schedule becomes more demanding.

He wants the players to approach every match with the same intensity rather than allowing early success to reduce their concentration.

Doma United aiming for long-term consistency

A perfect start can create confidence, but the coach knows the season will be decided over many months.

For Doma United, the next challenge is to turn their impressive opening run into long-term consistency and remain competitive against the league’s strongest teams.

Ayeni keeps focus on next challenge

Rather than discussing title ambitions too early, Ayeni is keeping attention on the immediate fixtures.

His message to the squad is simple: keep working, stay disciplined and continue building on the foundations established in the opening weeks.

If Doma United can maintain that approach, their perfect start could become the foundation for a serious NPFL campaign.