It continues to be a tight fight at the top of the NPFL as Remo Stars reclaimed top spot, while Enugu Rangers and Bayelsa United recorded big home wins.
As things stand…
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– Remo Stars move back into 🔝 spot
– The champions now sit in 3rd place
– New boys Ikorodu City in 5th position #NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/Xig6tb3BMf
Remo Stars won the Southwest Derby 2-0 against Shooting Stars to return to the summit at the expense of Rivers United, who were pegged back 1-1 by home team Sunshine Stars.
Former Shooting Stars striker Sikiru Alimi scored a penalty late into the first half after a foul and sending off of Taye Muritala of the Oluyole Warriors.
Olamilekan Adedayo’s goal seven minutes after the hour mark sealed the derby day victory for Remo to go top.
The Ikenne club now have 26 points from 14 matches, same as Rivers United, who have scored a goal less than their closest rivals.
It was disappointment for coach Finidi George and Rivers United as Promise Awosanmi’s 61st minute goal cancelled out a third minute opener fron Timothy Zachariah and ensured the ‘Pride of Rivers’ dropped to second.
Defending champions Enugu Rangers climbed to third after they dumped Lobi Stars 3-0.
‘The Flying Antelopes’ now have 23 points.
Bayelsa United trounced visiting Niger Tornadoes 4-1 to move up to 13th on 17 points.
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Bayelsa United ran riot with four goals from four different goalscorers in Emo James, Wisdom Magbisa, Sadiq Auwal and Rabiu Abdullahi, with an 81st minute consolation for the Tornadoes from Williams Sunday.
Ikorodu City climbed up and into the Top 5 after they claimed a statement 2-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors, courtesy of strikes from Shola Adelani and Ayomide Cole.
Abia Warriors rose once again after the loss at the weekend as they claimed a 2-0 victory over Katsina United, while Bendel Insurance fell 2-1 at Nasarawa United, whose goals included one by Super Eagles call-up Victor Collins.
Emmanuel Ogbole was once again the hero for Kwara United as they got a slim victory over Emmanuel Amuneke’s Heartland to condemni them to a three-game winless run.
Friday Apollos’injury time winner was the saving grace for Akwa United to claim a slim victory over Plateau United in Uyo, making them just one point away from safety at the moment.
The match week’s final game would be Kano Pillars up against Enyimba, but it has now been postponed due to the ‘Elephants’ ‘ game with Al Masry in the CAF Confederations Cup.
By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
