Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier Football League produced stunning upsets and thrilling outcomes, headlined by Ikorodu City’s shock win over previously unbeaten Rivers United, while Bendel Insurance outmuscled Sunshine Stars away from home, same as Heartland did Abia Warriors in Umuahia.
Below is a wrap of the match-day.
El-kanemi Warriors 1-0 Katsina United
Ibrahim Mustapha grabbed the only goal as El-kanemi Warriors extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-0 win over visiting Katsina United.
Rangers International 2-0 Nasarawa United
Godwin Obaje’s second half brace was all defending champions, Rangers International needed to see off Nasarawa United 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United
Saka Gafar got Plateau United ahead before Rabiu Ali and Ahmed Musa scored late to complete a 2-1 comeback win for Kano Pillars in Katsina.
Sunshine Stars 1-2 Bendel Insurance
After suffering a 0-1 loss to Abia Warriors last match-day, Bendel Insurance recorded an impressive 2-1 away win over Sunshine Stars in Ijebu Ode.Kayode Oke and Nnamdi Anthony scored for the Benin Arsenal, while Sunshine Stars got their only goal through Sodiq Ibrahim.
Abia Warriors 0-2 Heartland FC
Heartland FC stunned Abia Warriors in Umuahia, taking a 2-0 win back to Owerri. Goals from Michael Ogu and Chukwuma Agor sealed the win for the Naze Millionaires.
Ikorodu City 2-0 Rivers United
Rivers United’s unbeaten run was ended by Ikorodu City in Lagos.Ayomide Cole and Rivio Ayemwenre found the back of the net for “Oga Boys”.
Bayelsa United 1-1 Enyimba
Bayelsa United and Enyimba shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Yenagoa on Sunday.Ekene Awazie put the People’s Elephant ahead before the hosts grabbed the equaliser through Isa Yusuf.
Akwa United 2-1 Kwara United
Chijioke Alaekwe’s superb finish and Endurance Ebedebiri’s penalty goal, either side of Emmanuel Ogbole’s header, guided Akwa United to a 2-1 win over Kwara United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.It was the second victory of the season for the Promise Keepers.
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Shooting Stars
Niger Tornadoes grabbed their first home victory of the season with a 2-0 humbling of Shooting Stars in Minna.Godstime Joseph and Mendos Rickson were the goalscorers for the “Ikon Allah Boys”.
Remo Stars 1-0 Lobi Stars
Remo Stars went top of the log after a 1-0 win over Lobi Stars in Ikenne.Michael Ibe’s goal was the difference for Daniel Ogunmodede’s men after 90 minutes.
