The nine-time champions ended their four-match losing streak with a goalless draw at Kano Pillars, while Plateau United, Ikorodu City and Abia Warriors secured important victories, Trybal News reports.
- Enyimba end losing run with first point of the season
- Ikorodu City bring down defending champions Rangers
- Plateau United move into second
- Abia Warriors respond with emphatic win
- Kun Khalifat record first win
- Warri Wolves edge Shooting Stars
- Nasarawa United return to winning ways
- Katsina United edge Doma United
Enyimba end losing run with first point of the season
Enyimba finally got their first point of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after playing out a goalless draw with Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium,
The nine-time champions had endured a difficult opening to the campaign, losing their previous four matches, but produced a more resilient display in Kano to secure a share of the points.
The result ends Enyimba’s losing streak, although the Aba giants remain without a victory after five matches and will now look to build on Sunday’s result in their next fixture.
Ikorodu City bring down defending champions Rangers
Ikorodu City claimed a 2-0 victory over defending champions Rangers International at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Aderemi Adeoye opened the scoring after eight minutes before Ikechukwu Junior doubled the advantage in the 63rd minute.
The result ended Ikorodu City’s three-match winless run and gave them their second victory of the season.
Plateau United move into second
Plateau United moved into second position on the NPFL table following a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the New Jos Stadium.
Gideon Monday broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before Jibrin Ibrahim doubled the advantage in the 76th minute.
The victory earned Plateau United all three points and strengthened their position near the top of the table.
Abia Warriors respond with emphatic win
Abia Warriors bounced back from their Matchday Five defeat to Barau with a convincing 3-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Ikoi Etta put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute before Emeka Obioma struck twice in the 25th and 40th minutes to complete a commanding first-half performance.
Kun Khalifat record first win
Kun Khalifat FC secured their first victory of the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Kwara United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
Agor Chukwuma scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute to give the hosts all three points.
Warri Wolves edge Shooting Stars
Warri Wolves recorded a 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars, with Othuke Egbo scoring the only goal of the encounter in the eighth minute.
The early strike proved enough to secure maximum points for the hosts.
Nasarawa United return to winning ways
Nasarawa United ended their three-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Lafia Township Stadium.
Harrison Ebah scored in the 20th minute to give Nasarawa United the lead, with the goal ultimately proving decisive.
The victory was Nasarawa United’s second of the season.
Katsina United edge Doma United
Katsina United secured a 2-1 victory over Doma United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
Luis Dadong opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 12 minutes, but Sadiq Rilwan restored parity for Doma United three minutes after the half-hour mark.
Mukhtar Ismail then scored 15 minutes from full time to restore Katsina United’s lead and secure all three points for the hosts.
