Plateau United have remained hot on the heels of NPFL leaders Rivers United after they stunned hosts Lobi Stars 2-0, while the Port Harcourt club recorded a massive win at Kano Pillars.
Plateau United are second on 34 points from 16 matches, a point behind Rivers United.
Goals by Chimezie Izuchukwu in the 32nd minute and Albert Hilary on the stroke of fulltime ensured a massive win on the road for the team from the tin city of Jos.
In Kano, Pillars were undone by their former striker Nyima Nwagua, whose opportunistic strike gave Rivers United the maximum points in Kaduna.
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Champions Akwa United returned to winning ways courtesy of a 2-0 home win over Wikki Tourists, but Remo Stars, who enjoyed a flying start to life back in the top league, have faltered yet again after they fell 2-1 at Enyimba.
Remo Stars are in third place, nine points adrift of the league toppers.
Shooting Stars forced a 1-1 draw with eternal rivals Enugu Rangers in the first night game of the season.
Katsina United won the battle of the strugglers with a 4-1 home win over Dakkada, but they remain sucked in the drop zone in 17th place having recorded 17 points thus far.
Speculations continue to swirl over the future of Katsina coach Azeez Mohammed with Usman Abdalla and Baba Ganaru widely linked to his job.
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