Enugu Rangers recorded an away win on Saturday after beating Doma United 1-0 at the Pantami Township Stadium.
Collins Ugwueze scored the only goal of the game in the 30th minute, and the Flying Antelopes have now recorded three consecutive wins.
Kano Pillars thrashed Sunshine Stars of Akure 5-1 to record the biggest win on matchday 21 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano on Sunday. Ibrahim Mustapha bagged a brace, with legendary captain Rabiu Ali, Auwalu Ali and Mustapha Umar scoring the other goals.
The Sai Masu Gida move to the 3rd position on the log, and remain unbeaten in their last six games.
Bayelsa United recorded the second away win of the match day after beating Akwa United 1-0 away from home on Sunday.
Eyong Ofem netted the decisive goal in the 78th minute, as they recorded their first back to back wins of the season.
At the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United and Shooting Stars of Ibadan played out a goalless draw on Sunday. It’s the 4th away draw for 3SC this season.
At the Lafia City Stadium, Lobi Stars of Markurdi defeated Heartland of Owerri 1-0, Kumanga Suur netted the winning goal in the 68th minute. The win took Lobi to the top of the log with 39 points after 21 games, and Heartland remain at the bottom of the log without a win in their last five games.
In another venue, Gombe United boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win against Sporting Lagos. Lukman Balogun and Yusuf Taiye were on target for the Savannah Scorpions, ending their five games winless run.
Niger Tonardoes won for the first time in four games after claiming a 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors, with Ikenne Offor scoring the winning goal 14 minutes from time.
Champions Enyimba held Bendel Insurance to a goalless draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. The Peoples Elephants are 4th on the log with 36 points from 21 games.
In Ilorin, Kwara United were held to a 1-1 draw by Katsina United. Adeshina Gata gave the home team the lead a minute before halftime, but Michael Ibe equalised for Katsina United as he scored directly from a corner kick four minutes before the end of the game.
FULLTIME RESULTS
Kano Pillars 5-1 Sunshine Stars
Lobi Stars 1-0 Heartland
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Abia Warriors
Akwa Utd 0-1 Bayelsa Utd
Plateau United 0-0 3SC
Gombe Utd 2-0 Sporting Lagos
Kwara United 1-1 Katsina United
Doma United 0-1 Enugu Rangers
Bendel Insurance 0-0 Enyimba
