Reigning Champions, Rangers International have recorded consecutive losses after another loss against El Kanemi Warriors while there were wins for Bayelsa United and Kwara United in some of the matches played in the NPFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
El Kanemi Warriors inflicted another loss to Rangers of Enugu with a 2-1 victory at the Maiduguri Township Stadium.
The home side took the lead through Nasiru Salihu on 18 minutes. Saviour Isaac brought the visitors back on level terms in the 63rd minute before Salihu scored his second and the winner in the 74th minute.
Bayelsa United was too much to handle for Sunshine Stars of Akure at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Ifeanyi Ogba opened the score in the 15th minute for Bayelsa United, but Waheed Adebayo restored parity for Sunshine Stars to end the first half 1-1.
However, Auwal Sadiq brought the hosts back to the lead in the 51st minute before Ogba scored his second of the game to make it 3-1. Ofem Eyong put the icing on the cake at an additional time to seal a 4-1 emphatic win for the Prosperity Boys.
Shooting Stars got their first win of the year with a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex.
Tijani Kabir opened the score in the 14th minute as the Oluyole Warriors remained resolute in defense to make it 2-0 in the 82nd minute through Sadiq Ibrahim.
Akwa United failed to maximize the home advantage as they drew 1-1 against Lobi Stars at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium.
Onyekachi Okafor gave Lobi Stars the lead after 28 minutes, but Friday Apollos saved the host's blushes, scoring in the 73rd minute to leave it all square at the end of the encounter.
Uche Dozie