Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL , to eight points following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Ikenne on Wednesday.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s side rallied from 2-0 down to win the game.
Ezekiel Ayodele gave Abia Warriors the lead on 25 minutes, while Ijoma Desouza doubled the advantage one minute later.
Remo Stars levelled before the break through goals from Olamilekan Adedayo and Jabbar Malik.
Franck Mawuena scored the winning goal in the 53rd minute.
The Sky Blue Stars top the standings with 42 points from 21 games.
Ikorodu City returned to winning ways courtesy of a 4-1 victory over Kano Pillars.
Shola Adelani, Austin Uzondu , Rabiu Ali and Marvelous Freedom got the goals for Ikorodu City.
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Abba Adam netted Kano Pillars’ consolation goal.
In Maiduguri, El-kanemi Warriors defeated holders Rangers 2-1.
Salihu Nasiru bagged a brace for the hosts, while Isaac Saviour was on target for Rangers.
Former champions Akwa United were held to a 1-1 draw by Lobi Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Onyekachi Okafor gave Lobi Stars the lead on 27 minutes, while Friday Apollos equalised for the hosts 18 minutes from time.
At the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa United thrashed Sunshine Stars 4-1.
Ogba Ifeanyi scored a brace for Bayelsa United, while Auwal Sadiq and Nneyi Ofem scored the other goals for the home team.
Sunshine Stars got their goal through Waheed Adebayo.
FULL RESULTS
Remo Stars 3-2 Abia Warriors
Ikorodu City 4-1 Kano Pillars
Akwa Utd 1-1 Lobi Stars
Bayelsa Utd 4-1 Sunshine Stars
El-Kanemi 2-1 Rangers
