Bendel Insurance claimed a thrilling 3–2 away victory over Remo Stars, while Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa found the net as Kano Pillars edged Plateau United in an action-packed NPFL Matchday 18.
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At Ikenne, Bendel Insurance raced into a 2–0 lead through goals from William Udom (14’) and Chibuzo Nwosu (29’).
Remo Stars responded when Oluwadamilare Adeleke pulled one back on 31 minutes, but an own goal by Hakeem Oyian just before halftime restored Insurance’s two-goal cushion.
Victor Mbaoma’s 62nd-minute strike gave Remo Stars hope, yet Bendel Insurance held on for a famous 3–2 win.
In Kano, Ahmed Musa continued his strong form, scoring shortly after the break as Kano Pillars secured a 2–1 victory over Plateau United.
Mustapha Jibrin opened the scoring for Pillars on 45 minutes before Musa doubled the lead in the 48th minute.
Wisdom Ndon had earlier given Plateau United a 13th-minute advantage, but Pillars rallied to claim all three points.
Elsewhere, Wikki Tourists and Kun Khalifat played out a goalless draw, while Kwara United defeated Bayelsa United 2–0 thanks to second-half goals from Babatunde Bright (54’) and Ini Emmanuel (71’).
At Ibadan, Shooting Stars (3SC) overcame Niger Tornadoes 2–1. Gbolagade Adelowo converted a penalty just before halftime, Promise Awosanmi added a second on 66 minutes, and Kufre Ebong scored a late consolation for Tornadoes.
Abia Warriors left it late to beat Wolves 1–0, with Sunday Megwo converting a dramatic 90+6’ penalty. In Maiduguri, El-Kanemi Warriors outscored Enyimba 3–2 in a pulsating encounter, as Jonas Emmanuel netted a brace alongside a Daddy Abdulrahman penalty.
Enugu Rangers also returned to winning ways with a 2–1 home victory over Ikorodu City.
Goals from Godwin Obaje (33’) and Chidera Nwobodo (76’) sealed the points before a late Ryan Owolabi strike in stoppage time.
The results further tighten the NPFL standings as the title race and relegation battle continue to gather momentum.
Results at a Glance
Wikki Tourists 0–0 Kun Khalifat
Kwara United 2–0 Bayelsa United
(Babatunde Bright 54’, Ini Emmanuel 71’)
Shooting Stars (3SC) 2–1 Niger Tornadoes
(Gbolagade Adelowo 45+’ pen, Promise Awosanmi 66’ – Kufre Ebong 90+2’)
Abia Warriors 1–0 Wolves
(Sunday Megwo 90+6’ pen)
Kano Pillars 2–1 Plateau United
(Mustapha Jibrin 45’, Ahmed Musa 48’ – Wisdom Ndon 13’)
El-Kanemi Warriors 3–2 Enyimba
(Daddy Abdulrahman 29’ pen, Jonas Emmanuel 37’, 52’ – Mohammed Hussaini 43’, Onyebuchi Nwaorisa 76’)
Remo Stars 2–3 Bendel Insurance
(Adeleke 31’, Victor Mbaoma 62’ – William
Udom 14’, Chibuzo Nwosu 29’, OG 40’)
Enugu Rangers 2–1 Ikorodu City
(Godwin Obaje 33’, Chidera Nwobodo 76’ – Ryan Owolabi 90+4’)
