Bendel Insurance defeated Rivers United 2-1 in their NPFL match day 10 clash in Benin to end the away side’s unbeaten start to the season, reports www.aclsports.com.
Kennedy Boboye’s side, who had won all their previous games at home before this, did just enough once again to continue their winning streak at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
New Nigeria U23 invitee Freeman Wuchirwe handed the Benin Arsenals the lead before Chijioke Mbaoma equalized for the visitors. However, Jonathan Mairiga scored a late goal to snatch all three points for the home side.
It finished 1-1 between Barau FC and Kwara United in Kano. Anthony Sunday’s opener was cancelled out by Goodluck Ogbolu for the visitors. Meanwhile, it finished goalless between Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
Nasarawa United defeated Enyimba thanks to Jofrank Istifanus’ first-half goal at the Lafia City Stadium. Wasiu Jimoh also scored the winner for Niger Tornadoes in their shock 1-0 win against Abia Warriors in Aba.
In the match day’s biggest game, Ikorodu City came from two goals down to grab a point against Shooting Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The Oluyole Warriors went in front through Taofeeq Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian before a brace from Donald Obiajulu denied Salisu Yusuf’s men their first full points on the road.
Benjamin Onyedikachi continued his fine goal scoring run for Kun Khalifat by netting the winner against Inter Lagos in Owerri. Earlier on Saturday, Katsina United and Plateau United played out 2-2 draw in Katsina.
