Soccernet.ng presents the main highlights of the action-packed matchday eight of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Lobi Stars consolidated their position in the table after defeating Sporting Lagos 1-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium.
Remo Stars soundly defeated Gombe after a 4-0 win in Ikene, fulfilling their title hopes for the umpteenth time.
Former Shooting Stars striker Sikiru Alimi scored twice, while Togolese stars Frank Mawena and Anikeme Okon added one each to hand the visiting side their fifth loss of the season.
Enyimba barked like toothless dogs at the Sani Abacha Stadium as Aba Adam’s second-half goal gave Kano Pillars a narrow 1-0 victory.
Bendel Insurance proved to be a difficult customer for the Niger Tornadoes to solve as both teams played out a goalless draw in Kaduna.
Muhammadu Dikko Stadium and Katsina United were the better team with a 1-0 win against Rivers United.
Shooting Stars came very close to an unforgettable away win in Ilorin, but Kwara United’s Alao Mohammed scored in the 88th minute, canceling out Malomo Ayodeji’s first-half lead and both teams tied at 1-1. It was tied at 1.
Abia Warriors found themselves in a rough patch after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Plateau United at the Jos International Stadium. All goals in this match were scored in the first 30 minutes.
An own goal from Jerry Ogu and performances from Christopher Nwanze and Daniel Barnabas gave the hosts a comfortable lead before Meme Okike scored a thrilling goal for the visitors.
Sunshine Stars and Enugu Rangers were unable to separate from each other in Akure as both teams battled to a 2-2 draw.
Godwin Ovalle gave Rangers the lead after just four minutes, but Sunshine’s Ibrahim Yusuf quickly hit back.
Midway through the second half, Moses Omodemke’s superb shot gave the home team the lead for the first time, but Jonas Emmanuel’s goal in stoppage time secured Rangers a point.
Earlier on Saturday, Doma United defeated Akwa United 1-0.
On Monday, Heartland will be looking for their first win of the season when they host Bayelsa United at the Daniam Stadium in Owerri.
