Matchday 25 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League witnessed thrilling encounters across various stadiums, with home teams asserting their dominance and securing vital victories.
Title chasers Plateau United showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-0 victory over Gombe United. Lafia Enejo opened the scoring, while Nenrot Silas sealed the deal with a hat-trick, highlighting Plateau United’s attacking prowess.
Elsewhere, Niger Tornadoes displayed efficiency in front of goal, securing a 1-0 win over Sporting Lagos courtesy of Azeez Akintunde’s early strike.
In a thrilling Southeast Derby, Heartland FC emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors, with goals from Onyekachi Okafor and Ikechukwu Mgbemena securing the three points for the home team.
In Akure, Sunshine Stars claimed a narrow victory over Katsina United, with Yusuf Ibrahim’s lone goal proving decisive in securing all three points.
At the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers played out a closely contested 1-1 draw, with goals from Sani Mubarak and Chinemerem Ugwueze ensuring a share of the points for both teams.
In Uyo, Akwa United displayed their attacking prowess with a convincing 3-1 victory over Bendel Insurance, with Ubong Friday netting a brace and Suleiman Sani also getting on the scoresheet for the home side.
Remo Stars bounced back to winning ways after suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Sporting Lagos last weekend to secure a narrow 1-0 win over Enyimba at home, with Adams Olamilekan’s second-half strike proving to be the difference.
Shooting Stars clinched an important away win against Doma United at the Pantami stadium, securing a narrow 1-0 victory with Monday Gideon finding the back of the net.
Kwara United also secured a slim 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United, with Mohammed Alao’s goal securing all three points for the home team in Ilorin.
In a thrilling encounter, league leaders Lobi Stars edged past Rivers United with a 3-2 victory in Makurdi.
Samuel Tiza Alao, Danbani, and Kumaga Suur were on target for Lobi Stars, while Ukeme Williams and Mark Gibson scored for the visitors.