The Wolves claimed a vital 1-0 victory in Bauchi against Wikki Tourists. Ezekiel Oroh found the net in the 59th minute, helping his side escape the hostile atmosphere with all three points.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20 delivered a Sunday of high-octane drama, marked by dominant home performances and a string of impressive away victories. From Ibadan to Lafia, the league’s competitiveness was on full display as the second half of the season kicked into high gear.
The standout result of the NPFL Matchday 20 results came from the Lekan Salami Stadium, where Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) dismantled the “People’s Elephant,” Enyimba FC, in a convincing 3-0 victory.
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Shooting Stars Shine in Ibadan
Shooting Stars gave their home fans a reason to celebrate with a clinical performance against title-chasers Enyimba. Lucky Emmanuel opened the floodgates in the 17th minute, setting the tone for the afternoon.
Enyimba struggled to find an equalizer throughout the match, and their misery was compounded late in the second half. Sodiq Ibrahim doubled the lead in the 81st minute, followed by a late strike from Qamar Adegoke in the 89th minute to seal the 3-0 thrashing. Consequently, the “Oluyole Warriors” have significantly boosted their mid-table standing.
Away Day Masterclass: Pillars, Insurance, and Wolves
While 3SC dominated at home, three other clubs proved that winning on the road is becoming more common in the modern NPFL.
- Kano Pillars: The “Sai Masu Gida” traveled to Lafia and secured a massive 1-0 win against Nasarawa United. Chiedozie Okorie was the hero of the day, netting the winner in the 49th minute.
- Bendel Insurance: Continuing their fine form, Insurance silenced the Ilorin crowd with a 1-0 victory over Kwara United. Emmanuel Akpan’s 37th-minute goal was all that was needed to secure the maximum points.
