NPFL matchday 18 results on Sunday: Shooting Stars shoot down Rangers In Enugu
On matchday 18 in the NPFL, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan ended Rangers International’s 10-match unbeaten run with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Ikouwem Utin’s 27th-minute goal proved decisive for Gbenga Ogunbote’s side. Rangers had a chance to equalise late in the game but missed a penalty with just five minutes remaining.
In Lafia, Rivers United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United, while Abia Warriors secured a convincing 2-0 win over Ikorodu City FC in Umuahia.
Kwara United left it late to defeat Katsina United 1-0, and Bendel Insurance recorded the same scoreline in their win over Lobi Stars in Benin.
Remo Stars delivered a dominant 2-0 performance against Bayelsa United, while Kano Pillars edged Niger Tornadoes 2-1. Sunshine Stars returned to form with a 1-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in Ikenne.
Matchday 18 Results
- Sunshine Stars 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
- Kano Pillars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
- Bendel Insurance 1-0 Lobi Stars
- Abia Warriors 2-0 Ikorodu City FC
- Remo Stars 2-0 Bayelsa United
- Nasarawa United 1-1 Rivers United
- Rangers Int’l 0-1 Shooting Stars
- Kwara United 1-0 Katsina United
Upcoming Fixtures
- Monday, 23 December: Akwa United vs Heartland FC
- Thursday, 26 December: Plateau United vs Enyimba FC
