Wikki Tourists 3-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Wikki Tourists quickly moved through the gears to comfortably dispatch FC Ifeanyi Ubah 3-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.
Predictably, the home side did most of the early pressing but struggled to connect in the final third.
The hosts continued to push as the game wore on and made progress. Godwin Obaje put his team in the lead in the 30th minute of action.
Wikki took control of the game in the second period, dominating possession and creating a number of half-chances in front of goal.
Abubakar Lawal scored the first of his two goals when he poked home from close range after Peter Ambrose's effort struck the woodwork.
The home side then were handed a third, as Lawal completed his brace with eleven minutes left on the clock.
Lobi Stars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Lobi Stars were victorious in this weekend's league match, defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0.
A last gasp spot-kick from Anthony Okpotu proved to be the difference between the two sides in Makurdi
It was a frantic start to the game, with the pace to the play seeing both sides having early chances in an end-to-end climate.
The second half threatened to head in the same direction with few chances apparent.
With the game looking like ending in a draw a penalty kick was awarded to the Pride of Benue.
Okpotu stepped up from the spot to hand the maximum points to the home side.
El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Ikorodu United
A well struck penalty kick by Ibrahim Mustapha ensured El-Kanemi Warriors pip Ikorodu United in Saturday's game.
The striker should have bagged a brace but he failed to convert another spot kick awarded to his side in the first stanza.
Warriors, who rose to 13th in the top flight table, have now claimed 16 points from a possible 39 this season.
Meanwhile, Ikorodu United remain 20th and are now 18 points behind leaders Rangers.
Abia Warriors 3-1 MFM FC
Abia Warriors moved up to second spot in the NPFL following their 3-1 win over MFM FC at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams went into this fixture desperate for all three points in a bid to improve their fortunes.
Three minutes into the game, Uche Ihuarulam slotted the ball beyond the goalkeeper to give Abia Warriors the lead.
20 minutes into the second half, Stanley Okoro extended his team's advantage, for his first goal for his new club.
The impressive Ihuarulam, who was a phobia to the visiting team was fouled in the box and the referee pointed to the penalty spot.
Ndifreke Effiong converted with ease to make the scoreline 3-0.
In the latter stages, MFM piled on the pressure and were rewarded in the 90th minute when Kenedium reduced the deficit.
Plateau United 2-1 Rivers United
A brace from Benjamin Turba handed Rivers United a 2-1 win over Rivers United at the Rwang Pam Stadium on Sunday.
The defeat was Rivers United's sixth of the season.
Rivers United regrouped in the following minutes and further increased their possession stakes. However, they looked weary at the back whenever Plateau United attacked and they looked like they couldn't handle the strength of Turba.
The second half quickly settled into a pattern of Plateau United on full out attack while Rivers United sat back in defence and tried to hit on the counter-attack.
Despite all their possession and control in the midfield, Zachary Baraje's wards failed to create any clear cut opportunities in front of goal.
The hosts paid for their misses in the 80th minute as Chinonso Okonkwo leveled matters for Stanley Eguma's team.
With time running out and a draw looking likely, Turba rose up to the occasion with the match winner.
Baraje's men picked up the three points and moved to 12th on the NPFL log, while Rivers United are eight in the 20-team league table.
Heartland FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars
The unbeaten run of Sunshine Stars was halted as Heartland edged them 1-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium.
The Naze Millionaires are now in 11th place, three points clear of 16th placed Sunshine Stars, who have 14 points so far.
It was a stunning strike in the 57th minute from Ifeanyi Onuigbo that settled the keenly contested game in Owerri.
Enugu Rangers 2-1 Nasarawa United
Enugu Rangers held off a late Nasarawa United fight-back to claim a 2-1 Nigeria Professional Football League week 13 victory at the Nnamdi
Azikwe Stadium on Friday night.
Azikwe Stadium on Friday night.
A first half strike from Bobby Clement and a beautiful lob from the feet of Obinna Nwobodo put Rangers into a commanding 2-0 lead, but a
late Seun Sogbeso strike brought Nasarawa United back into it with just twelve minutes remaining on the clock.
late Seun Sogbeso strike brought Nasarawa United back into it with just twelve minutes remaining on the clock.
Clement handed the hosts the lead 23 minutes into the thrilling fixture in Enugu.
The Flying Antelopes were creating more chances, but lacked a cutting edge in front of goal.
Rangers grabbed a second when the innovative Nwobodo showed good composure to lob goalkeeper Danlami Umar.
The Solid Miners huffed and puffed their way through the second half, but looked like they would draw a blank, before Sogbeso showed his
predatory instincts on 78 minutes from the penalty spot. It was his second goal of the campaign.
predatory instincts on 78 minutes from the penalty spot. It was his second goal of the campaign.
The away side poured forward in search of an equaliser, but Rangers managed to hold firm and move up to first in the table. Nasarawa
United finished the weekend 14th, with 15 points from 12 games.
United finished the weekend 14th, with 15 points from 12 games.
