Matchday 13 of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) provided fans with exciting clashes, pivotal wins, and shifts in league standings. A total of 14 goals were scored across nine matches, with six home wins and three draws.
Rivers United Reclaim Top Spot
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United defeated Abia Warriors 1-0, courtesy of a second-half penalty by Ndifreke Effiong. The win ended a five-match winless streak and propelled the Pride of Rivers to the summit of the table with 25 points.
Katsina United Upset Remo Stars
Katsina United delivered one of the shocks of the weekend by beating second-placed Remo Stars 2-0 in Katsina. Goals from Azeez Falolu and Boslam Dawi secured the win for the Chanji Boys, snapping their own two-game winless run. Despite the loss, Remo Stars remain in second place with 22 points.
Home Dominance for Shooting Stars
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars extended their unbeaten home run with a slim 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United. Anthony Okachi’s second consecutive goal ensured three points for the Oluyole Warriors, pushing Bayelsa United back into the relegation zone.
Plateau United Deepen Nasarawa United’s Woes
Plateau United condemned Nasarawa United to their seventh defeat of the season with a 2-0 win in Jos. An own goal by Shina Kumater and a late penalty from Olawale Doyeni left Nasarawa United rooted to the bottom of the table with 10 points.
Bendel Insurance Fight Back
Bendel Insurance reignited their campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Kwara United. The Benin Arsenal now sit in 16th place with 15 points, moving out of the relegation zone and reigniting hope for survival.
Other Key Results
- El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Akwa United: El-Kanemi rose to third place, edging out Enyimba United, who have a game in hand.
- Heartland FC 0-0 Enugu Rangers: A stalemate in Owerri left both teams with shared points.
- Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Ikorodu City: Defensive resilience from both sides resulted in a goalless draw.
- Lobi Stars 2-2 Kano Pillars: A thrilling encounter in Makurdi saw the teams share the spoils.
- Enyimba vs Sunshine Stars (Postponed): The eagerly awaited clash was rescheduled.
NPFL Matchday 13 Results
- Rivers United 1-0 Abia Warriors
- Shooting Stars 1-0 Bayelsa United
- Plateau United 2-0 Nasarawa United
- Katsina United 2-0 Remo Stars
- El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Akwa United
- Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Ikorodu City
- Bendel Insurance 3-1 Kwara United
- Lobi Stars 2-2 Kano Pillars
- Heartland 0-0 Enugu Rangers
- Enyimba vs Sunshine Stars (Postponed)
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