The Nigerian Premier League defending champions Remo Stars claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Enyimba in a pulsating Matchday 16 clash in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Of course the likes of Victor Mbaoma was captured as the hero for the Sky Blue Stars, scoring both goals against his former club. The score-sheets have it that he opened the scoring in the third minute before Enyimba’s Edidiong Ezekiel restored parity in the 32nd minute.
The Remo sensational, however, sealed the win for Remo Stars with a clinical finish just before half-time. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors was held by the former NPFL champions Rivers United to a dramatic 1-1 draw.
Biokpo was also captured on the matchday 16 score-sheets where he gave Rivers United the lead late in the game, but Suraj Lawal rescued a point for the hosts with a stoppage-time equaliser.
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Again, Kano Pillars secured a 2-1 win over Kun Khalifat at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, thanks to a brace from Rabiu Ali. Ebuka Nwokorie scored the lone goal for the visitors.
It is also reported that the biggest win of the matchday 16 goes to Rangers International as they were found hammering Bayelsa United 4-1. Chidozie Iwundu scored twice, while Kenechukwu Agu and Chimobi Igwilo also found the net. Issah Yusuf scored Bayelsa United’s consolation.
Wikki Tourists and Ikorodu City also played out a goalless draw in Bauchi, while El-Kanemi Warriors and Barau FC also shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate in Maiduguri.
Kwara United also cruised to a 2-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Ilorin, with Babatunde Bright and Seun Ogunribide getting the goals.
Full Time Results:
Rangers 4-1 Bayelsa United
Plateau United 1-0 Wolves
Remo Stars 2-1 Enyimba
Abia Warriors 1-1 Rivers United
Kwara United 2-0 Tornadoes
Wikki Tourists 0-0 Ikorodu City
El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Barau FC
Kano Pillars 2-1 Kun Khalifat
