NPFL Matchday 8 summary – Sunday, October 20

Abia Warriors returned to winning ways with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Plateau United at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Goals from Sunday Megwo, Adejoh Ojongwa, and Paul Samson sealed the win, while Adamu Abubakar’s effort for the visitors was only a consolation.

El-Kanemi Warriors secured their first home win of the season by defeating Enyimba FC 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Usman Abbas. The victory ended a streak of four consecutive home draws.

In Katsina, Kwara United earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars, while Remo Stars edged Bendel Insurance 1-0.

Bayelsa United also clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Heartland FC, and Sunshine Stars earned a similar 1-0 victory against Nasarawa United.

Full Results:

• Abia Warriors 3-1 Plateau United
• Bayelsa United 1-0 Heartland FC
• Sunshine Stars 1-0 Nasarawa United
• El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Enyimba FC
• Remo Stars 1-0 Bendel Insurance
• Kano Pillars 1-1 Kwara United