Matchday Three of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) produced thrilling motion throughout the nation, with Enugu Rangers incomes their first victory of the season, whereas Ikorodu Metropolis held Taking pictures Stars to a hard-fought draw within the Southwest Derby.
On the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Rangers defeated Plateau United 2-0, with Chidozie Iwundu scoring on the stroke of halftime earlier than Chidiebere Nwobodo sealed the win within the eightieth minute.
In Ibadan, Taking pictures Stars and Ikorodu Metropolis shared the spoils in a 1-1 Southwest Derby thriller.
Sodiq Ibrahim opened the scoring early for 3SC, however Shola Adelani restored parity simply earlier than halftime.
In Katsina, the Northwest Derby resulted in favour of Katsina United, who edged Kano Pillars 1-0 by Azeez Falolu’s decisive 86th-minute strike.
Elsewhere, Remo Stars made it back-to-back victories after securing their first dwelling win of the marketing campaign with a slim 1-0 victory over Wolves.
Samson Olasupo’s 77th-minute effort made the distinction as Warri Wolves tasted defeat for the primary time this season.
Niger Tornadoes additionally claimed most factors, defeating Bayelsa United 1-0 through Ismail Sarki’s Twenty seventh-minute aim.
Kwara United secured their first win of the marketing campaign after a convincing 2-0 win over Kun Khalifat in Ilorin.
Johnmark Shirsha and Emeka Kingsley Obiorah’s targets made the distinction for the Afonja Warriors.
El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers United cancelled one another out in a goalless stalemate.
Barau FC drew 1-1 with Bendel Insurance coverage, due to Yahaya Ibrahim’s equaliser after Alex Oweilayefa had given Insurance coverage the lead.
Wikki Vacationers secured a 1-0 win over Abia Warriors courtesy of Jonathan Mairiga scoring late aim.
NPFL Matchday Three Outcomes at a Look
Rangers 2–0 Plateau Utd (Iwundu 45+’, Nwobodo 80’)
Katsina Utd 1–0 Kano Pillars (Falolu 86’)
Remo Stars 1–0 Wolves (Olasupo 77’)
Tornadoes 1–0 Bayelsa Utd (Sarki 27’)
Kwara Utd 2–0 Kun Khalifat (Shirsha 24’, Obiorah 81’)
El-Kanemi 0–0 Rivers Utd
