Matchday 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League continued on Sunday with several decisive fixtures across the country, as home sides recorded important victories, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Shooting Stars SC put up a spirited display but were left disappointed after conceding in the 65th minute, with Elijah’s strike proving enough to hand the hosts a narrow win.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars F.C. impressed with a 3–1 victory over Kwara United FC Ibrahim Yahaya opened the scoring in the 34th minute before Ahmed Akinyele doubled the lead shortly after. Kwara United responded through Hadi Haruna in the 70th minute, but Victor Mbaoma sealed the win just three minutes later.
Rangers International F.C. also recorded a comfortable 2–0 victory against El-Kanemi Warriors F.C., with Godwin Obaje scoring both goals in a dominant performance.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars F.C. secured a 2–0 win over Enyimba International F.C. Chidozie Okorie gave the hosts an early lead, while Ahmed Musa added the second late in the game.
One of the most entertaining matches saw Kun Khalifat FC and Ikorodu City F.C. play out a 2–2 draw. Joseph Arumala equalised for Ikorodu City before Temitope Folarin put them ahead, but Uchechukwu Onuoha rescued a point for the hosts with a stoppage-time goal.
Plateau United F.C. edged Bayelsa United F.C. 1–0 thanks to Farouk Umar’s strike, while Warri Wolves FC were held to a goalless draw by Bendel Insurance F.C. in Ozoro.
The latest round of results further intensifies the battle across the league table, with clubs pushing hard for continental qualification spots and survival as the season approaches its decisive phase.