The Match Day 26 of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) saw an exhilarating displays across the match centers in the country.
From the Southwest derby in Ibadan to the top of the table clash in Enugu.
It was another resounding victory for Shooting Stars over Remo Stars in the Southwest derby in front of their vociferous and passionate fans at Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Christian Pyagbara was the hero for the Gbenga Ogunbote’s led side as he scored a goal in each half to give Oluyole Warriors 3 maximum points, scoring in the 15 and 78 minutes of the encounter.
At Pantami Stadium in Gombe, Suleiman Sani 62 minute strike earned a point for Akwa United against Gombe United as the game ended 1 all draw after David Nnaji had given the home team the lead in 52 minutes.
No goals in the encounter between Abia Warriors and Sunshine Stars as the game ended in a drab stalemate.
Sporting Lagos showed their bravery and resilience, making Mobolaji Johnson Arena a fortress for their opponents as they beat struggling Kwara United 2-0. Paschal Durugbor gave his team the lead in 8 minutes before Salaudeen Aliu scored on the stroke of halftime to put the game beyond Harmony Boys.
It was their nine victories at home in 13 matches for Paul Offor’s side.
Rangers Int’l were back to winning ways as they defeated table toppers Lobi Stars by 2-1.
Goodwin Obaje scored from the spot in 40 minutes to give the Flying Antelopes the lead , Kingsley Maduforo extended the lead in 48 minutes before Samuel Tiza scored after our mark to reduce the deficit.
Three second half goals from the trio of Akide Balogun, Elijah Akanni and Uche Collins gave Enyimba a 3-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Aba, with Azeez Akintunde registered a goal for his team in 87 minutes.
Bayelsa United came from behind to beat Kano Pillars at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
Mustapha Yuga silenced the crowd as he put his team in front for 51 minutes.
Prosperity Boys were prosperous as they rallied back into the game near at the end with Emo James and Elvis Ori scoring in the 79 and 90 minutes to seal the victory for Meremu Okaka’s led side.
Plateau United could not held on to Albert Hilary 16 minutes strike from spot as Katsina United showed their grits in the second half by coming from behind to beat Plateau United at Muhammad Dikko Stadium with goals coming from Andrew Idoko and Chidera Eze in 39 and 79 minutes respectively.
Doma United’s winless run extended to nine matches as they suffered an annihilation from Bendel Insurance at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
11 minutes strike from Ukeme Williams as Rivers United pip Heartland FC by a lone goal.
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