Rangers International maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table following a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United in Awka on Sunday.
Victor Chimezie scored the decisive goal five minutes before half-time to secure all three points for Rangers, who now have 24 points from 11 matches.
Bendel Insurance climbed to second place after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Aliyu Mohammed put Niger Tornadoes ahead from the penalty spot nine minutes before the break.
However, Jonathan Mairiga restored parity for Insurance in added time before John Taiwo scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time.
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In another fixture, former champions Enyimba suffered a 1-0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes.
Chiedozie Jude Okorie scored the only goal of the encounter three minutes before half-time to hand his side the victory.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors and Doma United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Aba.
Tijani Azeez gave Doma United an early lead just five minutes into the match, but Emeka Obioma equalised for the hosts in the 37th minute.
Doma United regained the lead through Samuel Akpan in the 69th minute before Obioma completed his brace 10 minutes later to ensure both sides shared the points.
Full Results
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Tornadoes
Rangers 1-0 Kwara Utd
Barau 1-0 Shooting Stars
Abia Warriors 2-2 Doma Utd
Ranchers 1-0 Enyimba
Nasarawa Utd 3-1 Plateau Utd
Wolves 1-1 Katsina Utd
By Adeboye Amosu
