Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrilling action across centres, headlined by a stunning away victory for Shooting Stars SC over El Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
The hosts took the lead through John Zakka in the 25th minute, but Qamar Adegoke turned the game around with a brace, equalising immediately after the restart before netting the winner in the 86th minute.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors secured a 2-1 win against Ikorodu City. Goals from Paul Samson and Valentine Ugwu put the hosts in control, while Aderemi Adeoye scored for the visitors.
Defending champions Remo Stars maintained their strong form with a convincing 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes. Victor Mbaoma, Olamilekan Adedayo, and Samuel Anakwe were all on target.
At Ilorin, Kwara United edged Barau FC 2-1, with goals from Toheeb Gidado and Saheed Olaniyi, while Joseph Atule scored for the visitors.
In Enugu, Rangers International came from behind to defeat Enyimba 2-1 in the Oriental derby. Wonah Williams gave Enyimba the lead, but Chidozie Iwundu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi completed the comeback.
Nasarawa United cruised to a 3-0 win over Warri Wolves, with Victor Chimezie, Ngei Oluka-Efor, and Habibu Alakija getting on the scoresheet.
In Kano, Kano Pillars left it late to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rivers United. Abdullahi Musa opened the scoring before Handsome Surveyor equalised late on. Veteran forward Ahmed Musa then struck deep into stoppage time to seal all three points.
With the season nearing its conclusion, Matchday 35 results have intensified both the title race and relegation battle, setting up a dramatic finish to the campaign.
Matchday 35 Results
- Wikki Tourists 1-2 Bendel Insurance
- Plateau United 1-1 Kun Khalifat
- Abia Warriors 2-1 Ikorodu City
- El Kanemi Warriors 1-2 Shooting Stars
- Rangers International 2-1 Enyimba
- Kano Pillars 2-1 Rivers United
- Katsina United vs Bayelsa United
- Kwara United 2-1 Barau FC
- Nasarawa United 3-0 Warri Wolves
- Remo Stars 3-0 Niger Tornadoes