Remo Stars returned to winning ways and strengthened their grip at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with an 8-point lead after a commanding 2-0 victory over Heartland FC in Ikenne on Sunday.
Following a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance in their previous outing, Remo Stars needed a crucial win to reinforce their title charge and extend their lead. They delivered, with Olamilekan Adebayo opening the scoring in the 31st minute before Samson Olasupo sealed the win in the 80th.
The defeat leaves Heartland in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Rivers United keep pressure on leaders, Shooting Stars’ title aspirations dented
In another Matchday 29 fixture, Rivers United boosted their title hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over El Kanemi Warriors.
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The Port Harcourt-based side needed maximum points to remain in contention, and after a tense first half, they broke the deadlock just two minutes after the restart through Taofeek Otaniyi. Samson Bossa Obi doubled their lead in the 61st minute before El Kanemi pulled one back in stoppage time through Risilanu Ismail, though it was merely a consolation.
Shooting Stars suffered a major setback in their title pursuit, falling 2-0 to relegation-threatened Akwa United in Uyo.
Late rrama as Ikorodu City hold Enyimba
The most thrilling encounter of the weekend saw Ikorodu City hold defending champions Enyimba to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Ikorodu City captain Tosin Oyedokun put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute, but Enyimba responded in the second half with two quick goals from Mojeeb Odufeso in the 66th minute and Joseph Atule, who seemed to have secured all three points for Stanley Eguma’s men.
However, the drama was far from over. Super-sub Ayomide Cole struck deep into stoppage time, netting a 97th-minute equalizer to salvage a point for the hosts.
Ikorodu City needed a win to reclaim third place, but the draw sees them remain fourth, edged out on goal difference.
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