Bendel Insurance coverage claimed an exciting 3–2 away victory over Remo Stars, whereas Tremendous Eagles captain Ahmed Musa discovered the online as Kano Pillars edged Plateau United in an action-packed NPFL Matchday 18.
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At Ikenne, Bendel Insurance coverage raced right into a 2–0 lead by means of targets from William Udom (14’) and Chibuzo Nwosu (29’).
Remo Stars responded when Oluwadamilare Adeleke pulled one again on 31 minutes, however an personal purpose by Hakeem Oyian simply earlier than halftime restored Insurance coverage’s two-goal cushion.
Victor Mbaoma’s 62nd-minute strike gave Remo Stars hope, but Bendel Insurance coverage held on for a well-known 3–2 win.
In Kano, Ahmed Musa continued his robust kind, scoring shortly after the break as Kano Pillars secured a 2–1 victory over Plateau United.
Mustapha Jibrin opened the scoring for Pillars on 45 minutes earlier than Musa doubled the lead within the forty eighth minute.
Knowledge Ndon had earlier given Plateau United a Thirteenth-minute benefit, however Pillars rallied to assert all three factors.
Elsewhere, Wikki Vacationers and Kun Khalifat performed out a goalless draw, whereas Kwara United defeated Bayelsa United 2–0 due to second-half targets from Babatunde Vivid (54’) and Ini Emmanuel (71’).
At Ibadan, Capturing Stars (3SC) overcame Niger Tornadoes 2–1. Gbolagade Adelowo transformed a penalty simply earlier than halftime, Promise Awosanmi added a second on 66 minutes, and Kufre Ebong scored a late comfort for Tornadoes.
Abia Warriors left it late to beat Wolves 1–0, with Sunday Megwo changing a dramatic 90+6’ penalty. In Maiduguri, El-Kanemi Warriors outscored Enyimba 3–2 in a pulsating encounter, as Jonas Emmanuel netted a brace alongside a Daddy Abdulrahman penalty.
Enugu Rangers additionally returned to profitable methods with a 2–1 dwelling victory over Ikorodu Metropolis.
Targets from Godwin Obaje (33’) and Chidera Nwobodo (76’) sealed the factors earlier than a late Ryan Owolabi strike in stoppage time.
The outcomes additional tighten the NPFL standings because the title race and relegation battle proceed to collect momentum.
Outcomes at a Look
Wikki Vacationers 0–0 Kun Khalifat
Kwara United 2–0 Bayelsa United
(Babatunde Vivid 54’, Ini Emmanuel 71’)
Capturing Stars (3SC) 2–1 Niger Tornadoes
(Gbolagade Adelowo 45+’ pen, Promise Awosanmi 66’ – Kufre Ebong 90+2’)
