It was an action-filled weekend within the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League as the thrill continued amongst eighteen of the twenty golf equipment within the high flight.
Soccernet.ng collates the round-up of all of the video games and notable occasions that occurred within the NPFL this weekend the place six wins and two attracts had been recorded.
Remo-Stars kicked NPFL Matchday 23 off on the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and had been on the entrance foot for many of the recreation.
Adams Olamilekan got here off the bench to attain the one aim of the sport towards Bayelsa United within the seventieth minute to take Daniel Ogunmodede’s males to 39 factors this season and lift their anticipation for subsequent weekend’s South West derby towards Sporting Lagos.
Heartland and Sunshine stars performed a 1-1 draw on the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Imo, whereas Lobi Stars tormented Katsina United at residence, as targets from Ekioke and Alao Danbani took the Ortom boys to the highest of the league.
Enugu Rangers CEO, Amobi Ezeaku made his debut as a footballer on the age of 34 in Rangers’ 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes, whereas Plateau United defeated Monday Odigie’s Bendel Insurance coverage by two targets to none.
Sporting Lagos held on for a goalless draw towards Doma United after Mike Zaruma was given his marching orders on the Pantami Stadium, giving the noisy Lagosians a lift forward of their scintillating derby conflict towards Remo Stars subsequent week Sunday, as they’ve now misplaced only one recreation from their final 5.
Daniel Ijeh’s late aim made all of the distinction for Abia Warriors as they defeated Kano Pillars, whereas Finidi George’s Enyimba fell to a 3-1 defeat towards relegation-threatened Akwa United.
Gombe United welcome Capturing Stars to the Pantami Stadium tomorrow, and Rivers United had been unable to play towards Kwara United as they had been concerned in Continental soccer.
The Satisfaction of Rivers reached the quarter-finals of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup following a 2-1 defeat of Goals FC of Ghana in Uyo.