Defending champions Enyimba suffered a setback as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Lobi Stars in a thrilling match in Lafia on Sunday. The decisive goal was scored by Alao Danbani just two minutes before the hour mark, securing the victory for Lobi Stars who now sit in second place on the table.
Meanwhile, league leaders Rangers faced a tough challenge as they lost 4-3 to Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Michael Ibe was the star of the show for Katsina United, scoring a brace, with Azeez Falolu and Andrew Idoko also finding the back of the net. Rangers fought hard with goals from Isaac Saviour, Godwin Obaje, and Joel Odoh, but ultimately fell short in a high-scoring affair.
In other matches, Sunshine Stars and Bayelsa United played out a 1-1 draw, while Heartland secured a 3-1 victory over Sporting Lagos. Kwara United and Bendel Insurance shared the points in a 1-1 draw, and Tornadoes put on a dominant display with a 5-0 win over Gombe United.
The Nigerian Professional Football League continues to deliver exciting matches and unexpected results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the season unfolds.
