NPFL: Enyimba, Rangers Climb to Top Three, Lobi Hanging on to Top

Former champions Enyimba International and Enugu Rangers won their Match-day 26 games of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) yesterday to move into the Top 3 bracket of the Nigerian topflight.

 The Aba Elephant trampled visiting Niger Tornadoes 3-1 while the Flying Antelopes snatched a 2-1 win against Lobi Stars to both reach 45 points from 26 matches. The two Oriental teams are just one point behind Lobi.

Plateau United however tumbled to fourth spot following their 2-1 at Katsina United.

At the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in the Southwest Derby.

In the early kick-off, Abia Warriors were held to a scoreless draw by Sunshine Stars at home, while Rivers United pipped Heartland 1-0 courtesy of an Ukeme Williams strike.

Heartland thus stay rooted at the bottom of the table on 23 points.

Doma United were completely dismantled by hosts Bendel Insurance 4-0 with Osaghe Jnr getting a brace.

Bayelsa United grabbed a late win over Kano Pillars, turning the tide against the Kano side after striker Mustapha Yuga gave them the lead in the 51st minute with goals from Emo James and Elvis Ori in the 79th and 90th minutes.

Kwara United are sucked into the relegation battle after they lost 2-0 at Sporting Lagos.

Aliu Salaudeen and Pascal Durugbor were the goal scorers for the Lagos club.

Kwara are 17th on the table with 29 points.