Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The People's Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a 1-1 draw against Katsina United in Bauchi as Sunshine Stars piped Akwa United 1-0 in Uyo.
A lone goal scored from a freekick by Imo Obot in the 41st minutes was all Enyimba to win the game.
Lobi were in front through Tope Akande's goal on 69 minutes, but Promise Damala leveled the score on 86 minutes for Katsina United at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.
Sunshine Stars' only goal came from Matthew Samuel from Waheed Adebayo's assist in 29 minutes to defeat Akwa United.
Plateau United defeated El Kanemi Warriors 2-0 at the new Jos Stadium. Emmanuel Ihezuo gave Plateau United the lead from the spot on 41 minutes before Olawale Doyeni doubled the lead for the home side on 81 minutes through an assist by Albert Hillary.
Kano Pillars pipped Abia Warriors 1-0 courtesy of a Mustapha Umar 42-minute goal from Muhammad Zulkifilu's pass at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Kwara United also got maximum points at home with a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United through Wasiu Jimoh's 78-minute goal.
Ikorodu City got a vital away point against Nasarawa United as both sides shared the spoils in a goalless affair at the Lafia City Stadium.
Uche Dozie