Matchday 37 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered another round of exciting fixtures on Sunday, with Kun Khalifat F.C. and Rivers United F.C. securing impressive away victories while Rangers International F.C. maintained their place at the top of the table, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Kun Khalifa stunned Abia Warriors F.C. with a convincing 2-0 victory away from home.
Uchechukwu Onuoha emerged as the match winner for the visitors after scoring in the 3rd and 40th minutes to secure maximum points.
Rivers United also claimed a crucial away win after edging Wikki Tourists F.C. 3-2 in a thrilling encounter, strengthening their title ambitions as the campaign nears its conclusion.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars Sports Club secured a slim 1-0 victory over Barau F.C. thanks to Lucky Emmanuel’s 41st-minute strike.
Nasarawa United F.C. also recorded a narrow 1-0 win against Plateau United F.C., with Jofrank Istifanus scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute.
Remo Stars F.C. fought back from a goal down to defeat Bayelsa United F.C. 2-1 in Ikenne.
Ofem Nneoyi had given Bayelsa United an early lead in the 5th minute before Alex Oyowah equalised just before halftime. Experienced striker Victor Mbaoma later netted the winning goal in the 64th minute.
Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali converted a stoppage-time penalty to hand Kano Pillars F.C. a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves F.C..
League leaders Rangers International continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance F.C. to remain firmly on top of the standings.
Elsewhere, Kwara United F.C. defeated Enyimba International F.C. 2-0, El-Kanemi Warriors F.C. and Niger Tornadoes F.C. played out a goalless draw, while Katsina United F.C. thrashed Ikorodu City F.C. 4-1.
Full-Time Results
- Shooting Stars 1-0 Barau FC
- El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Niger Tornadoes
- Kwara United 2-0 Enyimba
- Remo Stars 2-1 Bayelsa United
- Rangers International 2-1 Bendel Insurance
- Katsina United 4-1 Ikorodu City
- Wikki Tourists 2-3 Rivers United
- Abia Warriors 0-2 Kun Khalifa
- Kano Pillars 1-0 Warri Wolves
- Nasarawa United 1-0 Plateau United