Leaders Rivers United secured another routine home victory, while second-placed Rangers International also claimed maximum points to keep the NPFL title race alive on Sunday, www.aclsports.com reports.
The Pride of Rivers made light work of Bendel Insurance in one of the matchday 29 games on Sunday. Chijioke Mbaoma opened the scoring for Finidi George’s side before Wisdom Samuel doubled the lead for the hosts. After the visitors pulled one back, former Abia Warriors forward Samson Obi restored the two-goal cushion. It is the second time Rivers United will be scoring at least three goals in back-to-back home games.
In Enugu, 2024 NPFL champions Rangers defeated defending champions Remo Stars 4-1. Kenneth Igboke grabbed a brace, as the returning Chidozie Iwundu and Wisdom Ebirim joined the goalscoring act for the hosts. Meanwhile, Franck Kingue scored what was a consolation for the Sky Blue Stars.
Shooting Stars’ losing streak on the road continued on Sunday after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Abia Warriors in Aba. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored both goals for the home side, leaving Nurudeen Aweroro’s 3SC without a point on the road since December 2025. Ahmed Musa scored the only goal as Kano Pillars defeated Barau FC 1-0 in the Kano derby.
Plateau United continued their strong run of form under Gbenga Ogunbote with a comfortable 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in Jos. Vincent Temitope, Isaiah Sunday, and Nenrot Silas were the goal scorers for the Tin Boys. In Katsina, Kwara United stunned Katsina United 2-1 to give their survival chances a huge boost.
Kun Khalifat also edged Bayelsa United 1-0 thanks to Onuoha Udechukwu’s goal. It also finished 1-0 between Nasarawa United and Ikorodu City in Lafia, with Bright Amadi scoring the winner seven minutes from time for the hosts.
Meanwhile, nine-time champions Enyimba dropped into the bottom four following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Warri Wolves in Ozoro. Qudus Olayinola and Abdulateef Yusuf handed the Seasiders a two-goal lead before Chidera Michael pulled one back in stoppage time for the Elephants.
