Defending champions Rangers stayed top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Barau FC on Sunday.
Ifeanyi Okechukwu gave Rangers the lead seven minutes before half-time, but the hosts turned the game around after the break.
Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau both converted penalties to put Barau FC 2-1 ahead. Rangers avoided defeat when Chidiebere Nwobodo scored an equaliser in stoppage time.
Rivers United also preserved their unbeaten start to the season after being held to a goalless draw by Abia Warriors.
Nasarawa United recorded one of the day’s more comfortable victories, beating Doma United 2-0 in Lafia. Sunday Dapman opened the scoring before Jofrank Istifanus added a second to secure all three points for the home side.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Sporting Lagos defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in an entertaining contest.
Sporting Lagos took the lead in the 14th minute through Victor Samuel, but Bendel Insurance levelled four minutes later when Kayode Oke found the net.
Gafar Olaniyan restored Sporting Lagos’ advantage in the 22nd minute, and that goal proved decisive as the hosts held on for victory.
Plateau United ended Kano Pillars’ unbeaten run in emphatic fashion, securing a 4-0 win at the New Jos Stadium.
Paul Samson, Ekundayo Ojo, Samuel Ayanrinde and Nenrot Silas were all on target as Plateau United recorded a convincing victory over the Sai Masu Gida.
Elsewhere, Kun Khalifat beat Shooting Stars 2-0.
Sunday’s results were:
Barau FC 2-2 Rangers Abia Warriors 0-0 Rivers United Kun Khalifat 2-0 Shooting Stars Nasarawa United 2-0 Doma United Plateau United 4-0 Kano Pillars Sporting Lagos 2-1 Bendel Insurance