Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) delivered drama and surprises throughout a number of venues, as heavyweights Capturing Stars and Enyimba suffered defeats on the highway, whereas new Bendel Insurance coverage boss Kennedy Boboye earned a priceless away level in Owerri.
In Bauchi, Wikki Vacationers ended Capturing Stars’ five-match unbeaten streak with an emphatic 2–0 victory.
Objectives from Abdullahi Usman (31’) and Jonathan Mairiga (42’) sealed the win for the house aspect, leaving the Oluyole Warriors empty-handed after a superb current run of kind.
On the Cathedral in Enugu, Rangers Worldwide have been pissed off by a resilient Kwara United, as each groups settled for a goalless draw. The end result earned the guests a priceless away level in opposition to one of many league’s strongest house sides.
In Ozoro, Warri Wolves continued their spectacular kind with a 2–0 win over Bayelsa United.
Ahead Igbunu Evwierhurhoma was the hero, netting a brace within the 14th and 90+4th minutes, retaining Wolves firmly among the many prime contenders this season.
On the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United defeated Enyimba Worldwide 2–1 in a extremely entertaining encounter.
Monday Gideon struck twice (50’, 76’) to provide the Peace Boys all three factors, whereas Jonathan Jacob (68’) scored Enyimba’s lone objective.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors prolonged their strong house report with a 2–0 overcome Barau FC.
Emeka Obioma (16’) and Sunday Megwo (62’) have been heading in the right direction because the Warriors stored stress on league leaders Nasarawa United.
Elsewhere in Owerri, Kun Khalifat FC have been held to a 1–1 draw by Bendel Insurance coverage.
Kayode Oke (2’) gave the guests a dream begin underneath new supervisor Kennedy Boboye, however Uche Moses (62’) equalized to salvage a degree for the house aspect.
With these outcomes, Nasarawa United stay prime of the NPFL desk with 19 factors, intently adopted by Abia Warriors (18 pts) and Niger Tornadoes (17 pts).
On the different finish, Kano Pillars and Bendel Insurance coverage proceed to battle relegation woes.
NPFL Matchday 10 Outcomes at a Look
Katsina United 1–0 Elkanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars 0–2 Niger Tornadoes
Warri Wolves 2–0 Bayelsa United
Rangers Worldwide 0–0 Kwara United
Abia Warriors 2–0 Barau FC
Wikki Vacationers 2–0 Capturing Stars
Plateau United 2–1 Enyimba Worldwide
Kun Khalifat FC 1–1 Bendel Insurance coverage
