NPFL23 Matchday 13: Enyimba secure huge win as Lobi Stars return to winning ways

Enyimba picked up a vital three points at home in their NPFL23 Matchday 13 meeting with Plateau United, winning 2-1 on the occasion. The People’s Elephant went ahead thanks to left-back Imoh Obot before Chukwuemeka Obioma scored his tenth goal of the season to double their advantage. Plateau United pulled one back through Izuchukwu Chimezie to set up a grandstand finish.

Lobi Stars picked up their first win of the second stanza and returned to the summit of Group B with a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors. Abba Umar and Joseph Atule got the goals for the home side in the encounter.

Remo Stars extended their unbeaten run in the Southwest Derby against Shooting Stars as both sides collided in their NPFL23 Matchday 13 meeting. The match ended 1-1 with Desmond Agbekpornu opening the scoring for the Oluyole Warriors before Aniekeme Okon scored a late leveller for the Sky Blue Stars.

Bayelsa United picked up an away win in Bauchi as they overcame Wikki Tourist 2-1 in their NPFL23 Matchday 13 encounter. Chibundu Amah gave the home side the lead after 25 minutes before Robert Mizo scored his ninth goal of the season to draw Bayelsa United level. Stephen Wisdom scored the game winner on the stroke of half-time for Bayelsa United.

Akwa United missed a chance to take advantage of a slip by Bendel Insurance as they played out a 2-2 draw at home to relegation-threatened Nasarawa United. Victor Collins opened the scoring for the visitors with a free-kick before Cyril Olisema equalised almost immediately for the home side. Collins then put the ball into his own net to give Akwa United the lead before Anas Yusuf scored an 88th minute equaliser for the Solid Miners.

Gombe United overcame ElKanemi Warriors at the Pantami Stadium, claiming a 1-0 win thanks to an early Anayo Ogbonna penalty.

Sunshine Stars were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Rangers in their Matchday 13 meeting. Ibrahim Yusuf opened the scoring for the home side before Chidiebere Nwobodo equalised for the Flying Antelopes.

Niger Tornadoes held champions Rivers United to a goalless draw at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, forcing them to drop vital points in the Super Six race.

Bendel Insurance drew for a fourth consecutive game as they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Kwara United. The Afonja Warriors opened the scoring through Alao Mohammed before Deputy Echeta equalised for the Benin Arsenal at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

Dakkada picked up their second league win in 11 matches as they overcame high-flying Doma United 1-0 in Uyo. Mmekutmfon Udosen scored his second of the season to give the struggling side maximum points at home.