Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered another round of thrilling encounters, with four draws and six home wins characterizing the weekend’s action. Home teams, in particular, managed to regain ground, though away sides continued to challenge fiercely across the league.
Remo Stars Reclaim NPFL Top Spot with 3-0 Victory Over Nasarawa United
Remo Stars returned to the summit of the NPFL standings after a dominant 3-0 win at home against Nasarawa United. Goals from Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph, and Ismail Sodiq sealed the result, giving the Ikenne-based team a well-deserved three points. The win pushes Remo Stars to 15 points after six matches, maintaining their impressive start to the season.
Katsina United and Rivers United Share Points in Stalemate
At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United and Rivers United played out a goalless draw. Rivers United, unbeaten this season, showed resilience once again, remaining undefeated after six games, while Katsina United will see the result as a missed opportunity to climb the table.
Amokachi’s Lobi Stars Denied Debut Win by Niger Tornadoes
Daniel Amokachi made his managerial debut with Lobi Stars, but his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Niger Tornadoes. Ossy Martins gave Lobi the lead in the 61st minute, only for Emmanuel Ayodele to equalize in the final moments, denying Amokachi a dream start.
Ikorodu City Clinch First Win of the Season Over Bendel Insurance
Ikorodu City FC recorded their first win in the NPFL, defeating Bendel Insurance 3-0 at home. The Oga Boys made up for missed first-half chances by delivering a dominant second-half performance, moving them up to 17th place with four points.
Sunshine Stars Hand Enugu Rangers First Defeat
Defending champions Enugu Rangers suffered their first loss of the season, falling 1-0 to Sunshine Stars. Stephen Chukwude’s goal just before halftime secured all three points for Sunshine Stars, leaving Enugu Rangers to reassess their campaign.
Heartland Hold El-Kanemi to Goalless Draw
Heartland FC battled to a 0-0 draw against El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri. Despite the long trip, Heartland’s defense held firm, securing a valuable away point.
Akwa United End Winless Streak with 2-0 Win Over Kano Pillars
Akwa United snapped their winless streak, defeating Kano Pillars 2-0 at home. Goals from Ebedebiri Emmanuel and Friday Apollos lifted the Promise Keepers, much to the delight of the home crowd in Uyo.
Abia Warriors Edge Kwara United in Rescheduled Fixture
In a game rescheduled due to heavy rain, Abia Warriors defeated Kwara United 1-0, courtesy of Sunday Megwo’s strike in the 76th minute. The victory gave the Umuahia-based side three critical points.
Shooting Stars and Enyimba Play Out a Goalless Draw
Shooting Stars and Enyimba International couldn’t break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Defending champions Enyimba now sit third on the NPFL table with 13 points, while Sunshine Stars have climbed to fourth place with 10 points.
Bayelsa United Claim First Win of the Season
Bayelsa United earned their first victory of the season, defeating Plateau United 1-0 thanks to Yahaya Ibrahim’s second goal of the campaign.
NPFL Matchday 6 Results:
- Ikorodu City 3-0 Bendel Insurance
- Sunshine Stars 1-0 Enugu Rangers
- Abia Warriors 1-0 Kwara United
- Bayelsa United 1-0 Plateau United
- El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Heartland FC
- Remo Stars 3-0 Nasarawa United
- Katsina United 0-0 Rivers United
- Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Lobi Stars
- Akwa United 2-0 Kano Pillars
- Shooting Stars 0-0 Enyimba
NPFL Standings Highlights (After Matchday 6):
- Remo Stars lead the table with 15 points.
- Enyimba sits in third with 13 points.
- Sunshine Stars rise to fourth with 10 points.
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