Kano Pillars, Sunshine Stars and Bendel Insurance got hard fought victories im their respective Nigeria Premier Football League match day 18 fixtures, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 to take all points at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Rasheed Alasan had opened score for the hits after 30 minutes, but Aliyu Mohammed restored parity for Tornadoes at the one hour mark.
Ahmed Musa who had returned to action after two matches following I'll health scored at the dead of the game to steal the win for the Sai Masu Gida side.
Promise Awosanmi 85 minutes goal was all Sunshine Stars needed to beat El Kanemi Warriors at Remo Stars Stadium.
Isaac Annor's lone goal in the 83rd minutes was also enough for Bendel Insurance to edge Lobi Stars at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Uche Dozie