Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League got underway on Saturday with home sides El Kanemi Warriors and Kwara United claiming vital victories in front of their fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
At the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, the hosts produced a composed display to defeat Abia Warriors 2–0. Daddy Abdulrahman broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after the home side were awarded a spot-kick.
El Kanemi controlled proceedings for much of the contest and eventually put the result beyond doubt in the closing stages. Bashir Musa struck in the 86th minute to double the lead and secure maximum points for the Maiduguri-based side.
Elsewhere in Abeokuta, Wikki Tourists suffered a slim 1–0 loss to Kwara United. Akeem Akanni netted the decisive goal as early as the 15th minute, a strike that ultimately proved enough for the Harmony Boys to take all three points.
The remaining Matchday 28 fixtures are set to be concluded on Sunday and Monday as teams continue their push for crucial points in the closing stretch of the season.