Defending champions Remo Stars kept their survival hopes alive in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after edging Nasarawa United 2–1 in a dramatic Matchday 30 encounter in Ikenne on Sunday. Under the guidance of new coach Usman Abdallah, Remo Stars showed resilience to secure a crucial victory. Stanley Joseph broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 62nd minute, sending the home crowd into celebration. However, Nasarawa United responded late in the game as Suleiman Dauda found the equaliser in the 83rd minute.
Just when it looked like both teams would settle for a point, Michael Ibe struck the decisive goal two minutes from time to hand Remo Stars a vital three points. Despite the victory, the reigning champions remain in the relegation zone, sitting 19th on the table with 33 points—only one point ahead of bottom-placed Kun Khalifat FC.
Shooting Stars Edge Wikki Tourists in Five-Goal Thriller
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) claimed an entertaining 3–2 victory over Wikki Tourists at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Sadiq Ibrahim opened the scoring for the hosts in the 16th minute before Abba Musa equalised for Wikki Tourists in the 35th minute. The hosts regained the advantage just before halftime when Lucky Emmanuel struck in the 44th minute.
The visitors fought back again after the break as John Taiwo restored parity in the 53rd minute. But 3SC had the final say when Tijani Al-Ameen netted a dramatic late winner two minutes from time. The victory lifts Shooting Stars to fourth place on the table with 47 points—level with third-placed Nasarawa United—as the race for continental qualification intensifies.
Enyimba Return to Winning Ways
Nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba FC ended a frustrating five-game winless streak with a comfortable 2–0 win over Plateau United in Aba. After a quiet first half, Paul Odeh broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, before Chinedu Ufere doubled the lead eight minutes later to seal the victory. The win provides a much-needed boost for the Aba giants, who now sit 15th on the table with 36 points from 30 matches—just one point above the relegation zone.
Other Matchday Results
Elsewhere, Kwara United and Enugu Rangers played out a goalless draw in Ilorin, while Niger Tornadoes were held to a 0–0 draw by Kano Pillars in Minna.
Barau FC secured a 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors, thanks to two excellent free-kicks from Muhammad Umar. He opened the scoring in the ninth minute and doubled the lead on the half-hour mark with another well-taken set piece.
League leaders Rivers United will round off the Matchday 30 fixtures when they face Ikorodu City FC in Lagos on Monday.
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NPFL Matchday 30 Results
• Kwara United 0–0 Rangers
• El-Kanemi 1–1 Katsina United
• Shooting Stars 3–2 Wikki Tourists
• Barau FC 2–0 Abia Warriors
• Niger Tornadoes 0–0 Kano Pillars
• Enyimba 2–0 Plateau United
• Bayelsa United 2–1 Wolves
• Remo Stars 2–1 Nasarawa United
