Rangers Run Riot as NPFL Match day 16 Serves Up Goals and Drama
Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered excitement from start to finish, with goals, big wins, and important shifts on the table. Rangers International were the stars of the weekend after a brilliant 4–1 victory over Bayelsa United, while Remo Stars, Plateau United, Kwara United, and Kano Pillars all picked up key wins.
Here’s the full round-up in simple, clear British English:
Rangers 4–1 Bayelsa United
Rangers were ruthless at home, sweeping aside Bayelsa United with a strong 4–1 win.
Chidozie Iwundu scored twice inside the first 17 minutes, giving Rangers the perfect start. Bayelsa pulled one back in the 22nd minute through Issah Yusuf, who struck a stunning goal.
But Rangers quickly restored control, with Kenechukwu Agur and Chimobi adding two more goals before half-time.
The result keeps Rangers firmly in the title race, while Bayelsa’s defensive struggles continue.
Plateau United 1–0 Warri Wolves
Plateau United kept up their good home form with a narrow but important win.
A poor clearance from a Nenrot Silas cross led to an own goal in the 19th minute — the only goal of the match.
Warri Wolves are still unable to find consistency away from home.
Remo Stars 2–1 Enyimba
Remo Stars earned a massive win in Ikenne, beating Enyimba 2–1.
Victor Mbaoma opened the scoring just three minutes into the game.
Enyimba equalised through Edidiong Ezekiel in the 32nd minute, but Mbaoma struck again just before the break.
Enyimba chased a late equaliser, but Remo held on to stay strong in the top three.
Abia Warriors 0–0 Rivers United
It was a tight and cautious match in Umuahia, ending goalless.
Rivers kept more of the ball, but Abia Warriors created the better chances. Neither side had the finishing touch needed to win it.
Kwara United 2–0 Niger Tornadoes
Kwara United continued their fine form in Ilorin with a comfortable win.
Bright Babatunde opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and an own goal in the 37th minute sealed the victory.
Tornadoes struggled to match Kwara’s speed and energy.
Wikki Tourists 0–0 Ikorodu City
A quiet game in Bauchi ended with no goals.
Neither team took control, and chances were rare.
Wikki’s struggle in front of goal continues.
El-Kanemi Warriors 0–0 Barau FC
Another goalless draw, this time in Maiduguri.
El-Kanemi created more chances but couldn’t finish, while Barau stayed organised and defended deep.
Kano Pillars 2–1 Kun Khalifat
Kano Pillars bounced back with a hard-fought 2–1 win.
Rabiu opened the scoring for Pillars in the 19th minute, before Kun Khalifat equalised through Ebuka Nwokorie in the 27th.
Ali put Pillars back in front with a penalty in the 38th minute.
The win pushes Pillars further away from danger in the table.
