Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders, Remo Stars, regained their momentum with a solid 2-0 victory over Heartland FC in Ikenne on Sunday, maintaining their eight-point lead at the top of the table.
Midfielder Olamilekan Adedayo and new signing Samson Olasupo found the back of the net to secure the crucial win, following their 2-1 setback against Bendel Insurance in the previous round.
Remo Stars started strong, creating early chances through Fabian Nworie, Sodiq Ismail, and Franck Mawuena. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when Adedayo fired a low shot into the bottom right corner after an assist from Mawuena.
Despite being denied a goal earlier, Togolese striker Mawuena continued to push forward. In the 80th minute, second-half substitute Olasupo sealed the victory with a well-placed header from a Tochukwu Michael cross—his second goal in three games.
The defeat leaves Heartland, led by former Nigerian international Emmanuel Amuneke, in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Other NPFL Highlights:
- Rivers United Edge El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri: Finidi George’s Rivers United kept up the title chase with a hard-fought 2-1 away win. Taofeek Otaniyi opened the scoring two minutes after the restart, with Samson Bossa Obi adding a second in the 61st minute. El-Kanemi pulled one back in stoppage time through Risilanu Ismail but could not complete the comeback.
- Akwa United Stun Shooting Stars in Uyo: Shooting Stars suffered a setback in their title ambitions, falling 2-0 to relegation-threatened Akwa United at the Nest of Champions.
- Ikorodu City and Enyimba Play Out Thrilling Draw in Lagos: A dramatic 2-2 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena saw Ikorodu City captain Tosin Oyedokun give his side the lead in the 41st minute. Enyimba responded with two quick goals in the second half through Mojeeb Odufeso (66th minute) and Joseph Atule. Just when it seemed Enyimba would snatch all three points, Ayomide Cole struck deep into stoppage time to earn Ikorodu City a draw.
As the season progresses, the battle for the NPFL title and continental spots remains intense.
