The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) served up a gripping round of fixtures as Enugu Rangers and Kwara United posted emphatic home wins, while several matches ended in hard-fought draws and narrow victories across the country.
Enugu Rangers proved too strong for Plateau United, sealing a convincing 2-0 triumph in front of home fans. Kwara United echoed that performance by dispatching Kun Khalifat 2-0 to strengthen their early season ambitions.
Elsewhere, Barau and Bendel Insurance battled to a 1-1 draw, while Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City also shared the spoils in their 1-1 encounter. El Kanemi Warriors and Rivers United, alongside Enyimba and Nasarawa United, could not be separated, playing out goalless draws.
Other close contests saw Katsina United edge Kano Pillars 1-0, Niger Tornadoes hold off Bayelsa United by the same scoreline, and Remo Stars clinch a tight 1-0 win over Warri Wolves FC. Wikki Tourist rounded out the night’s action with a solid 1-0 home success against Abia Warriors.
