Bendel Insurance produced the biggest win of the EuroMatch NPFL Match Day 6 as they ended Barau FC’s unbeaten start with a ruthless 4-1 victory, Trybal News reports.
The Benin Gunners controlled the game and punished Barau FC with four goals. Kayode Solomon led the charge with a brace.
Solomon opened the scoring in the 33rd minute before adding his second in the 70th minute. Barau FC pulled one back from the penalty spot through Aliyu Sugau in the 72nd minute.
However, Bendel Insurance quickly shut down any hopes of a comeback. Suraju Lawal and Jonathan James added late goals to complete a convincing victory.
The result ended Barau FC’s unbeaten run and underlined Bendel Insurance’s attacking strength on a weekend packed with goals.
Rangers, Enyimba and Rivers United strengthen their positions
In Gombe, Doma United edged Warri Wolves 1-0 after a tense contest.
Sadiq Rilwanu missed a first half penalty for Doma United. However, Nnamdi Agu became the match winner when he struck in the 81st minute.
Defending champions Rangers International also claimed victory in the Eastern derby against Abia Warriors.
Godwin Obaje put Rangers ahead in the 37th minute. Chidebere Nwobodo then doubled the advantage in the 49th minute.
Abia Warriors responded through Obiama three minutes later. Rangers, however, sealed the points when defender Daniel Itodo scored in added time to make it 3-1.
Enyimba continued their recovery with a 2-0 victory over Plateau United in Aba.
The result moved Enyimba to seven points after a difficult start to the campaign. They had lost their opening three matches of the season.
Ifeanyi Ihemekwele gave Enyimba the lead in the 29th minute. Christopher Ezinwa then added the second goal in the 68th minute to secure another important win.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Inter Lagos and Katsina United shared the points after a 1-1 draw.
Abdulbari Nura gave Katsina United the lead in the 34th minute. Iyede Kewe restored parity eight minutes later as both teams settled for a point.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United continued their strong form with a 2-0 win over Ikorodu City.
Olasupo Samson opened the scoring before Ugwueze Chinemerem added the second goal to give the league favourites another important victory.
Shooting Stars, meanwhile, endured another frustrating afternoon in Ibadan.
The Oluyole Warriors played out a tense 0-0 draw against Nasarawa United. The result extended their struggles at home and left both sides sharing the points.
Niger Tornadoes also secured a narrow victory in Minna. Ismail Sarki scored late to give them a hard fought 1-0 win over Kun Khalifat.
Kwara United came from behind to defeat Ranchers Bees 2-1 in Ilorin.
Stanley Victor turned the ball into his own net to give Ranchers Bees the lead. Kwara United responded strongly after the break, with Toyeeb Gidado and Gideon Chukwu finding the net to complete the comeback.
Earlier on Saturday, Kano Pillars dropped points at home for the second successive game.
They drew 1-1 with Sporting Lagos as their home form continued to raise questions.
Across the country, Match Day 6 produced 22 goals. The only goalless game came in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United could not find a breakthrough.
The latest round once again highlighted the competitiveness of the NPFL, with several clubs either strengthening their positions or fighting to recover from difficult starts.
