Ahmed Musa netted the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.
Kano Pillars took the lead through Rashid Alhassan at the half-hour mark.
Niger Tornadoes fought back, with Mohammed Goyi equalising at the hour mark.
Musa found the target deep into stoppage time to win the game for Pillars.
Peter Awosanmi was on target as Sunshine Stars narrowly defeated El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
In Benin City, Bendel Insurance also recorded a 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars, with Isaac Annor scoring the decisive strike in the 83rd minute.
