Discover how Shooting Stars ran riot, Rivers United drew with Rangers, and away teams claimed crucial victories in NPFL Matchday 11.
The Nigeria Premier Football League delivered an action-packed weekend of domestic football during Matchday 11 fixtures, featuring emphatic victories and dramatic draws across various stadiums in the country, according to information published by sports247.
Shooting Stars recorded the biggest win of the round with a 4-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Lekan Salami Stadium, while title contenders Rivers United shared the spoils with defending champions Rangers International in Port Harcourt.
The latest round of matches shook up the league standings as multiple teams dropped valuable points, while enterprising away sides like Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars secured crucial victories on the road to intensify the battle for the championship.
Shooting Stars Secure Emphatic 4-1 Win Over Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars delivered a dominant performance at the Lekan Salami Stadium by defeating Abia Warriors with a resounding 4-1 scoreline in their latest domestic league fixture.
Damilola Akinola opened the scoring early in the fourth minute, before Sodiq Ibrahim added a brace with goals in the 41st and 45+1 minutes to give the hosts a commanding lead before the halftime break.
Abia Warriors managed to pull one back in the 80th minute, but Issa Yusuf quickly restored the three-goal cushion by completing the scoring for Shooting Stars in the 88th minute of the match.
Rivers United Held by 10-Man Rangers in Port Harcourt
The headline fixture in Port Harcourt lived up to its billing as Rivers United and defending champions Rangers International played out an entertaining 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.
Chijioke Mbaoma gave the Pride of Rivers the lead in the 17th minute, but Godwin Obaje equalised for the Flying Antelopes with a clinical finish in the 53rd minute of the encounter.
Rangers were forced to finish the match with 10 men following the dismissal of goalscorer Godwin Obaje in the 69th minute, though the visitors successfully held on to secure a vital away point.
Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars Claim Away Victories
Away teams enjoyed a productive weekend in the domestic league, with Bendel Insurance securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kwara United on foreign soil.
Gideon Stephen initially gave the hosts the lead in the 49th minute, but quick responses from Kayode Oke and Chinedu Nwosu in the 52nd and 60th minutes completed a brilliant comeback for Bendel Insurance.
Elsewhere, Kano Pillars recorded a solid 2-0 home victory over Nasarawa United, courtesy of first-half and second-half strikes from Yahaya Ibrahim and Fabian Nworie respectively.
Doma United and Ikorodu City Share Four Goals in Thriller
Doma United and Ikorodu City played out one of the most thrilling encounters of the weekend, sharing four goals in a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon.
Bitrus Philemon opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, before Tomiwa Awojobi equalised for Ikorodu City just five minutes later to level the contest.
Ujunwa Elijah pushed the visitors ahead in the 85th minute, but Bitrus Philemon converted another penalty deep into stoppage time at the 90+7 minute mark to rescue a crucial point for Doma United.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the biggest match of NPFL Matchday 11?
Shooting Stars recorded the biggest victory of Matchday 11 by defeating Abia Warriors 4-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
What was the score between Rivers United and Rangers?
Rivers United and defending champions Rangers International played out a 1-1 draw in Port Harcourt, with Rangers finishing the game with 10 men.
Which away teams won their matches in the latest NPFL round?
Bendel Insurance secured a 2-1 away victory against Kwara United, while other teams also fought hard for valuable points on the road.
How many goals did Bitrus Philemon score for Doma United?
Bitrus Philemon scored two goals from the penalty spot, including a dramatic equaliser in the 90+7 minute against Ikorodu City.
