Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season with a dramatic 2-1 victory in Benin City on Sunday.
Freeman Wuchirwe gave the hosts the lead three minutes into the second half before Chijioke Mbaoma equalised for Rivers United with 17 minutes left to play. However, Jonathan James struck in stoppage time to secure all three points for Bendel Insurance.
In Lagos, Ikorodu City staged a comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars in an entertaining South-West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
Shooting Stars took control through goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian, but Donald Obiajulu scored twice to rescue a point for the hosts.
Niger Tornadoes recorded the only away win of the day, defeating Abia Warriors 1-0 in Aba. Wasiu Jimoh scored the decisive goal four minutes before the hour mark to hand the visitors victory.
At the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United secured a narrow 1-0 win over nine-time league champions Enyimba, courtesy of Jofrank Istifanus’ 23rd-minute strike.
Barau FC and Kwara United shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Kano. Anthony Sunday put Barau ahead five minutes before the break, while Goodluck Ogbolu equalised for Kwara United three minutes after the hour mark.
Meanwhile, Warri Wolves and four-time champions Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw in Ozoro, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.
