NPFL Review: Enyimba end winless run, claim Oriental derby win as Shooting Stars return to winning ways
Ikorodu City back on top; Warri Wolves stun Nasarawa, United to throw title race wide open
Enyimba claimed the bragging rights in the Oriental derby with a 2-1 victory over Enugu Rangers in Aba, ending their four-game winless run in the league.
Chidera Michael opened the scoring for the hosts just before half-time, and Stanley Dimgba’s goal-bound header forced Joel Odoh into an own goal in the 80th minute to double their advantage. Rangers pulled one back through Kenechukwu Agu in stoppage time, but it was too late to deny the People’s Elephant a much-needed win.
Elsewhere, Ikorodu City returned to the top of the table after edging Abia Warriors 1-0 in Lagos, with Chidera Oparaocha striking in the 69th minute.
Warri Wolves ended a five-game winless run by defeating Nasarawa United 1-0, a result that knocked the Solid Miners off the summit for the second time in three weeks.
Shooting Stars also snapped a four-game winless streak, beating El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 in Ibadan thanks to Ayodele Ismail’s first-half strike.
Barau FC produced late drama in Kano, with Stanley Oganbor’s last-minute header sealing a 3-2 win over Kwara United in a thrilling contest.
Bayelsa United extended their unbeaten run to five matches after drawing 1-1 with Katsina United, while newcomers Kun Khalifat celebrated their first win in six matches by defeating Plateau United 2-0 in Owerri.
