Shooting Stars Triumph Over Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) delivered a solid 2-0 victory against Abia Warriors in a Matchday 15 clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. The Oluyole Warriors secured all three points within the first half, thanks to goals from Anthony Okachi and Akpan Joshua.
Okachi opened the scoring in the 39th minute by converting a penalty, which was awarded after skipper Gali Falke was brought down in the box. Akpan Joshua doubled the lead shortly after, expertly finishing a cross from Gideon Monday.
With this win, 3SC climbed to sixth position on the NPFL table, boasting 21 points from 15 matches. Their next challenge is a Southwest Derby against Sunshine Stars in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday.
Bendel Insurance Edge Plateau United
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Bendel Insurance claimed a 2-1 victory over Plateau United. The Benin Arsenals took an early lead with a seventh-minute goal by Uche Collins, but Victor Dawa leveled the score for Plateau United in the 24th minute.
The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Kayode Oke’s precise strike sealed the win for Insurance.
Lobi Stars Snap Winless Streak Against Kwara United
Lobi Stars ended their four-game winless streak with a narrow 1-0 win over Kwara United. Peter Onah’s 26th-minute goal made the difference. Kwara United’s woes deepened as Junior Aimufua was shown a red card late in the match, leaving them with 10 men and no chance to equalize.
Ikorodu City Thrash Akwa United to Climb to Third
Ikorodu City delivered a commanding 4-1 performance against Akwa United, climbing to third in the NPFL standings. Tosin Oyedokun scored just three minutes in, but Chijioke Alakwe equalized for Akwa United early in the second half.
The Oga Boys responded with a flurry of goals from Emmanuel Solomon, Ayomide Olatunji, and Ayomide Cole to secure the emphatic win.
Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot
Rivers United defeated Kano Pillars 1-0 in Port Harcourt, with Aniekeme Okon’s 31st-minute goal proving decisive. The win catapulted Rivers United back to the top of the NPFL standings.
Niger Tornadoes Upset Remo Stars
In Minna, Niger Tornadoes handed Remo Stars a 2-1 defeat, knocking them off the top spot. Tornadoes struck twice in the first half through John Godstime and Papa Daniel. Remo Stars could only manage a consolation goal, falling short of a comeback.
Katsina United Sink Sunshine Stars
Katsina United secured a slim 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Ahmed Abdultaofik’s goal made the difference, keeping the home side in contention in the league.
Heartland FC Stage Dramatic Comeback
Heartland FC pulled off an impressive comeback to beat Nasarawa United 3-2 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. Goals from Promise Anyanwu, Suraj Lawal, and Christian Moloku ensured victory for the Naze Millionaires, while Anas Yusuf and Garba Abubakar scored for Nasarawa United.
El-Kanemi Warriors and Bayelsa United Play Out Stalemate
In Maiduguri, El-Kanemi Warriors and Bayelsa United settled for a goalless draw, sharing the spoils in a tightly contested game.
NPFL Matchday 15 Results
• Shooting Stars 2-0 Abia Warriors
• Bendel Insurance 2-1 Plateau United
• Lobi Stars 1-0 Kwara United
• Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars
• Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Remo Stars
• Ikorodu City FC 4-1 Akwa United
• Katsina United 1-0 Sunshine Stars
• Heartland FC 3-2 Nasarawa United
• El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Bayelsa United
• Upcoming: Enyimba FC vs Rangers International (December 3)
