It was a weekend of drama, goals, and statement wins across Nigeria as Matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered excitement from start to finish.
Enyimba Back to Winning Ways
Enyimba finally ended their six-game winless streak with a convincing 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in Aba. John Bassey opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Edidiong Ezekiel doubled the lead just six minutes later. The result lifted the People’s Elephant’s spirits after a difficult run of form.
Abia Warriors Rise to the Summit
Imama Amapakabo’s Abia Warriors moved to the top of the table after securing the only away win of the week — a 2-1 triumph over Niger Tornadoes in Minna. Sunday Megwo and Sunday Akinmoladun gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at halftime, while Abdulrasheed Dabai pulled one back for Tornadoes after the break.
Shooting Stars and Katsina United Share the Spoils
At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars and Katsina United settled for a 1-1 draw. Chigozie Ihiejofor put the visitors ahead in the fifth minute, but Chukwudi Ekeocha quickly restored parity ten minutes later. The result drops 3SC to ninth on the log.
Rivers United Edge Nasarawa United
A lone strike from Timothy Zachariah on the stroke of halftime handed Rivers United a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nasarawa United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. The defeat saw Nasarawa slip to second place in the standings.
Ikorodu City Extend Unbeaten Run
In Lagos, Ikorodu City continued their impressive form with a 2-0 win over Kun Khalifat. Goals from Chidera Oparaocha and Ibifubara Dagogo sealed the victory, moving the “Oga Boys” up to third place and extending their unbeaten run to six games.
El-Kanemi and Rangers in Stalemate
There was little to separate El-Kanemi Warriors and Enugu Rangers in Maiduguri as the sides played out a 0-0 draw.
Kwara United Stun Defending Champions
In Ilorin, Kwara United handed defending champions Remo Stars a humbling 3-1 defeat. Junior Aimufua netted a brace, while Babatunde Bright added another for the home side. Jabbar Malik scored Remo Stars’ late consolation, but the loss sees them drop into the relegation zone — albeit with three games in hand.
Bendel Insurance, Warri Wolves Share Points
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Bendel Insurance and Warri Wolves played out a 1-1 draw. Alex Oweilayefa put Insurance ahead early, before Othuke Egbo equalized for Wolves just before halftime.
Bayelsa United Fight Back to Win
In Yenagoa, Bayelsa United came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Plateau United. Gideon Monday gave the visitors a second-minute lead, but a brace from James Emo in the 39th and 56th minutes turned the game around for the home side.
Barau FC and Wikki Tourists End Goalless
Elsewhere, Barau FC and Wikki Tourists battled to a 0-0 draw, capping off an action-packed Matchday 11.
