The Nigeria Premier Football League returned on Wednesday with Remo Stars defeating Abia Warriors 3-2 in Ikenne to extend their lead to eight points.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s team overcame a 2-0 deficit to claim the needed victory .
Abia Warriors took the lead at 25 minutes thanks to Ezekiel Ayodele, and a minute later, Ijoma Desouza increased the lead.
Olamilekan Adedayo and Jabbar Malik’s goals put Remo Stars even before halftime.
The winning goal came in the 53rd minute thanks to Franck Mawuena.
Leading the rankings with 42 points from 21 games are the Sky Blue Stars.
Ikorodu City defeated Kano Pillars 4-1 to get back to winning ways.
Ikorodu City’s goals were scored by Shola Adelani, Austin Uzondu, Rabiu Ali, and Marvellous Freedom.
Kano Pillars’ consolation goal was scored by Abba Adam.
El-kanemi Warriors upset the reigning Rangers 2-1 in Maiduguri.
Isaac Saviour scored for Rangers, and Salihu Nasiru scored twice for the home team.
At the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Lobi Stars held former champions Akwa United to a 1-1 draw.
Lobi Stars took the lead at 27 minutes thanks to Onyekachi Okafor, and the hosts were tied at 18 minutes by Friday Apollos.
Sunshine Stars were crushed 4-1 by Bayelsa United at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
Auwal Sadiq and Nneyi Ofem scored the other goals for the home team, while Ogba Ifeanyi scored two goals for Bayelsa United.
Waheed Adebayo helped Sunshine Stars reach their objective.
FULL RESULTS
Remo Stars 3-2 Abia Warriors
Ikorodu City 4-1 Kano Pillars
Akwa Utd 1-1 Lobi Stars
Bayelsa Utd 4-1 Sunshine Stars
El-Kanemi 2-1 Rangers
