Abia Warriors defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in Minna to move to the top of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League season table, www.aclsports.com reports.
In one of the Match day 11 games decided on Sunday, Imama Amapakabo’s side went into a two-goal lead through goals from Sunday Megwo and an own goal from Sunday Akinmoladun at the break. Abdulrasheed Dabai halved the deficit for the home side before the hour mark, but the Umuahia side held on to secure another win on the road.
The win took Abia Warriors to the top of the log with 21 points from 11 matches. Tornadoes now fifth after a first defeat of the season at home.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City made lightwork of Kun Khalifat to move into third place. Chidera Oparaocha and Dagogo Ibifibura with the goals.
In similar fashion, Enyimba beat Kano Pillars 2-0 in Aba. First half goals from Edidiong Ezekiel and John Bassey ensured the former champions put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Timothy Zachariah, hero in the CAF Champions League qualifier, scored the game’s only goal to help Rivers United beat Nasarawa United 1-0 in Port Harcourt.
It finished goalless between Elkanemi Warriors and Rangers in Maiduguri, as well as the game between Barau and Wikki Tourists in Kano. Meanwhile, Shooting Stars were also held to a 1-1 draw by Katsina United in Ibadan.
Earlier on Saturday, Bendel Insurance and Warri Wolves played out a 1-1 draw, while Kwara United beat defending champions Remo Stars 3-1 in Ilorin.
Outstanding matches between Remo Stars and Nasarawa United, as well the one between Bendel Insurance and Rivers United will be played this midweek.
