Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) served up a full dose of pleasure throughout the nation, with essential outcomes shaping the title race and mid-table battles.
Enugu Rangers delivered probably the most dominant efficiency of the day, sweeping apart Bayelsa United 4–1 on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Chidozie Iwundu struck twice within the tenth and seventeenth minutes, whereas Kenechukwu Agu (33’) and Chimobi Igwilo (38’) ensured a snug win. Issah Yusuf scored Bayelsa United’s solely aim within the twenty second minute.
League leaders Ikorodu Metropolis maintained their place on the summit after holding Wikki Vacationers to a goalless attract Bauchi.
In Ilorin, Kwara United eased previous Niger Tornadoes 2–0.
Shiny Babatunde opened the scoring within the fifteenth minute earlier than an personal aim within the thirty seventh minute doubled the lead.
Plateau United edged Wolves 1–0 courtesy of a Nineteenth-minute personal aim.
The encounter ended with either side lowered to 10 males after Vincent Temitope (Plateau) and Reward David (Wolves) have been despatched off within the 86th minute.
Abia Warriors rescued a late level at dwelling of their 1–1 draw with Rivers United. Maclyn Biokpo put Rivers forward within the 86th minute, however Suraju Lawal equalised dramatically within the 90+4 minute.
Remo Stars secured a 2–1 victory over Enyimba in Ikenne, with Victor Mbaoma scoring twice (3’, 45’). Edidiong Ezekiel scored Enyimba’s solely aim within the thirty second minute.
Kano Pillars earned a 2–1 win towards Kun Khalifat. Rabiu Ali netted a brace, together with a penalty within the thirty eighth minute, after scoring the opener within the Nineteenth minute. Ebuka Nwokorie briefly restored parity for the guests within the twenty seventh minute.
Earlier in Maiduguri, Elkanemi Warriors have been held to a 0–0 draw by Barau FC.
NPFL Matchday 16 Outcomes
Elkanemi Warriors 0–0 Barau FC
Wikki Vacationers 0–0 Ikorodu Metropolis
Kwara United 2–0 Niger Tornadoes
Plateau United 1–0 Wolves
Abia Warriors 1–1 Rivers United
Rangers 4–1 Bayelsa United
Remo Stars 2–1 Enyimba
