It rained away victories yesterday as four clubs, Kano Pillars, Kwara United, Bayelsa United and new boys Ikorodu City won on the road in the week 11 fixtures of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
However, El-Kanemi Warriors’ unbeaten run ended in an embarrassing manner in Ibadan where Samuel Ayarinde, Aliyu Abubakar and Adam Mustapha scored a goal each in Shooting Stars’ resounding victory.
In Benin City, the legendary Rabiu Ali ‘Pele’ struck deep into stoppage time from the spot for Kano Pillars to beat Bendel Insurance 1-0. It was Pillars’ second away victory in the ongoing season.
At the Lafia Township Stadium, 10-man Kwara United stunned hosts Nasarawa United 1-0 courtesy of Emmanuel Ogbole’s first half strike.
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Bayelsa United also shocked their more illustrious neighbours Rivers United 1-0 in Port-Harcourt just as new boys, Ikorodu City, fought back to beat Katsina United 2-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
Elsewhere, Niger Tornadoes edged Akwa United 1-0 in Minna with Papa Mustapha scoring the only goal of the match in the 47th minute of the match.
Remo Stars forced Enyimba to a 0-0 draw in Aba to maintain the top position following Rivers United home defeat to Bayelsa United, just as title holders, Enugu Rangers also forced Plateau United to a goalless draw in Jos.
In the only match played on Saturday, relegation-threatened Lobi Stars rallied back to beat Abia Warriors 3-1.
The NPFL Week 11 matches, therefore, produced four away wins, four home victories and two away draws.
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