Match day 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) showcased exhilarating performances, with away teams dominating the matchups.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Ikorodu City FC, making their debut in Nigeria’s top-flight league, celebrated a historic first away victory against Katsina United. The match saw the Oga Boys stage a comeback from a goal down to secure the win in dramatic fashion.
Meanwhile, in the South-South derby, Bayelsa United, under the pressure of coach Ladan Bosso, stunned Rivers United with a narrow victory. The Prosperity Boys handed the home side back-to-back losses, further building momentum in their campaign.
Kwara United made their mark in the North Central derby, edging past Nasarawa United with a 1-0 triumph, while Kano Pillars also enjoyed away success, defeating Bendel Insurance by a similar scoreline in Benin.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars Sports Club ended El-Kanemi Warriors’ unbeaten streak with an emphatic 3-0 win at home. Lobi Stars also put on an impressive display, outclassing Abia Warriors with a 3-1 victory in Lafia.
Emmanuel Amuneke’ Heartland FC faced a challenging match against Sunshine Stars, yet managed to extend their winning run to three games with a hard-fought 1-0 win.
However, Akwa United fell to Niger Tornadoes in a closely contested match, ending in a solitary goal. The highly anticipated clash at the top of the table between Enyimba FC and Remo Stars ended without a winner, concluding in a goalless draw. Similarly, Plateau United, despite finishing with ten men, held Rangers International to a stalemate in Jos.
NPFL Matchday 11 Full Results
Heartland 1 – 0 Sunshine Stars
Nasarawa United 0 – 1 Kwara United
Bendel Insurance 0 – 1 Kano Pillars
Tornadoes 1 – 0 Akwa United
Katsina United 1 – 2 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 0 – 1 Bayelsa United
Lobi Stars 3 – 1 Abia Warriors
Enyimba 0 – 0 Remo Stars
Plateau United 0 – 0 Enugu Rangers
Shooting Stars 3 – 0 El-Kanemi Warriors
This weekend’s matches proved that away teams are making their mark this season, raising the stakes as teams compete fiercely for points in the NPFL.
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