Kano Pillars return to winning ways in the Nigeria Professional Football League, edging out Nasarawa United 2-1 in a match day 11 fixture on Sunday. Esosa Igbinoba puts the visitors ahead on 15 minutes, while Adamu Mohammed equalised for Pillars in the 38th minute. Skipper Gambo Mohammed scored the winner for the home side on the stroke of half time.
El-Kanemi Warriors beat Shooting Stars 2-0 in their first match on home soil in Maiduguri this season, while Akwa United also defeated Niger Tornadoes with the same scoreline.
Heartland beat Rivers United 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. Anthony Oussou scored the opener for Heartland, with Nonso Okonkwo getting the equaliser for Rivers United.
The hosts got the winning goal through substitute Aruna in the 78th minute.
Match day 11 results Kano Pillars 2-1 Nasarawa United Heartland 2- 1 River United Akwa United 2- 0 Niger Tornadoes El-kanemi 2-0 Shooting Stars Plateau 2-0 Giwa FC Wloves 1-0 MFM FC Ikorodu 0-0 Sunshine Stars