Ikorodu Metropolis reclaimed management of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) on Sunday after securing a slim 1–0 win over Abia Warriors, capping a dramatic Matchday 15 full of late targets and decisive outcomes throughout the nation.
On the Mobolaji Johnson Area, Chidera Oparaocha’s 69th-minute strike was sufficient to push Ikorodu Metropolis again to the summit on 27 factors, making the most of Nasarawa United’s setback in Warri.
The Stable Miners slipped to a 1–0 defeat by the hands of Warri Wolves, with Othuke Egbo placing as early because the fifth minute to seal all three factors for the hosts.
In Aba, champions Enyimba ended their latest wobble with a hard-earned 2–1 victory over Enugu Rangers.
Chidera Michael opened the scoring within the forty second minute earlier than Stanley Dimgba doubled the benefit late within the second half.
Rangers’ Kenechukwu Agu halved the deficit in stoppage time, however the guests ran out of time as Enyimba held agency to safe the win.
One of many day’s most thrilling fixtures unfolded in Barau, the place the hosts claimed a dramatic 3–2 victory over Kwara United.
Usman Maidubji and Muhammad Umar twice put Barau forward, just for Kwara to reply by means of Chibuzor Eze Ogbodo and Aule Johnmark.
Nevertheless, Stanley Oganbor delivered a surprising Ninetieth-minute winner to seal all three factors in a memorable five-goal contest.
Kun Khalifat strengthened their survival bid with a vital 2–0 win over Plateau United. Lekan Gabriel broke the impasse shortly after the restart, whereas Henry Ezeonye transformed a penalty late on to wrap up the victory.
In Ibadan, Capturing Stars edged El-Kanemi Warriors 1–0 courtesy of a composed Twenty ninth-minute end from Ismail Ayodele.
Bayelsa United and Katsina United settled for a 1–1 attract Yenagoa, with either side battling intensely however finally sharing the spoils.
The Matchday 15 outcomes go away Ikorodu Metropolis and Nasarawa United stage on 27 factors, although Ikorodu sit prime on superior aim distinction.
Niger Tornadoes and Rivers United comply with intently on 23 factors, with Rivers United nonetheless holding a sport in hand.
On the decrease finish of the desk, Bendel Insurance coverage, Barau, Plateau United and bottom-placed Kano Pillars stay below rising strain because the relegation battle intensifies.
With the mid-season quick approaching, the NPFL continues to serve up unpredictable and gripping motion—Matchday 15 proving no exception
