In one of the highlight matches, Kano Pillars secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes. Ahmed Musa, the Kano Pillars legend, scored a stoppage-time winner in the 93rd minute, sealing the win for his team. Rashid Alhassan had given Kano Pillars the lead in the 30th minute, but Niger Tornadoes equalized through Mohammed Aliyu in the 60th minute before Musa's decisive strike[4].
Sunshine Stars also had a crucial win, defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0. Promise Awosanmi scored the winning goal in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a through-ball from Elmer Arunta to secure the victory for Sunshine Stars[4].
Bendel Insurance earned a vital 1-0 win over Lobi Stars, thanks to Isaac Annorās goal in the 83rd minute. This win helped Bendel Insurance move away from the relegation zone and added to Lobi Starsā struggles, keeping them in 18th place[4].
Abia Warriors had a convincing 2-0 victory over Ikorodu City, with first-half strikes from Ijoma Antoine Desouza and Sunday Megwo. This win was significant for Abia Warriors as they continue to climb the table[4].
In another key match, Nasarawa United held Rivers United to a 1-1 draw. Joshua John gave Nasarawa United the lead in the 14th minute, but Rivers United equalized through a 50th-minute penalty by Kabiru Abdullahi. Despite the draw, Rivers United lost their top spot to Remo Stars, who now lead the table with 33 points[4].
Remo Stars themselves had a strong performance, beating Bayelsa United 2-0. This win solidified their position at the top of the NPFL standings, highlighting their consistent form this season[4].
Top Teams in the Standings:
- Remo Stars FC: 33 points
- Rivers United FC: 33 points
- Shooting Stars SC: 30 points
- Rangers International FC: 28 points
- El-Kanemi Warriors FC: 26 points[2].
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