Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama, goals, as Ikorodu City remain on the top of the table despite being held to a stalemate in Bauchi.
Ikorodu City Stay On Top After Stalemate In Bauchi
Ikorodu City secured a valuable point on the road with a goalless draw against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The Oga Boys sit top of the log with 28 points from 16 matches, losing just once in their last 11 outings—form worthy of title contenders.
Mbaoma Haunts Former Club As Remo Stars Edge Enyimba
In Abeokuta, Remo Stars battled to a thrilling 2–1 victory over Enyimba, thanks to a brilliant brace from Victor Mbaoma against his former employers. Mbaoma wasted no time, scoring inside the opening three minutes. Enyimba responded through Edidiong Ezekiel in the 32nd minute, but Mbaoma struck again on the stroke of halftime to seal all three points for the Sky Blue Stars.
Rangers Run Riot In 4–1 Win Over Bayelsa United
Enugu Rangers delivered the day’s biggest result, dismantling Bayelsa United 4–1. Chidozie Iwundu led the charge with a brace, while Kenechukwu Agu and Chimobi Igwilo also found the net. Bayelsa United’s only consolation came from Issah Yusuf as the Flying Antelopes continued their strong push up the table.
Late Drama In Umuahia As Rivers United Drop Points
Rivers United were moments away from victory before Abia Warriors snatched a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw. Maclyn Biokpo put Rivers United ahead in the 87th minute, but Suraj Lawal struck in the 94th to rescue a point for the home side. Abia Warriors, however, remain winless in five consecutive matches.
Rabiu Ali Shines At 45 As Pillars Down Kun Khalifat
NPFL icon Rabiu Ali once again proved age is just a number, scoring twice in Kano Pillars’ 2–1 win over Kun Khalifat in Katsina. The 45-year-old veteran struck in the 19th minute and again deep into first-half stoppage time. Ebuka Nwokorie pulled one back for Kun Khalifat, but Pillars held on for a vital win in their relegation battle.
Kwara United Ease Past Niger Tornadoes
In Ilorin, Kwara United earned a comfortable 2–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes, with Babatunde Bright and Seun Ogunribide both getting on the scoresheet.
Stalemate In Maiduguri
El-Kanemi Warriors and Barau FC battled to a tight goalless draw in Maiduguri.
Full Results
Rangers 4-1 Bayelsa Utd
Plateau Utd 1-0 Wolves
Remo Stars 2-1 Enyimba
Abia Warriors 1-1 Rivers Utd
Kwara Utd 2-0 Tornadoes
Wikki 0-0 Ikorodu City
El-Kanemi 0-0 Barau
Kano Pillars 2-1 Kun Khalifat
