NPFL wrap-up: Remo Stars continue impressive run as Enyimba win Oriental derby

A total of 15 goals were scored in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) games played on Sunday. 

TheCable looks at how teams fared across various venues on matchday 2 of the 2021/22 campaign.

Rivers United 3-0 Katsina

The Pride of Rivers recorded an emphatic 3-0 win over Katsina United in Port-Harcourt.

Nasarawa 1-1 Gombe

It was a 1-1 outcome between Nasarawa and Gombe at the Lafia Township Stadium.

Remo Stars 3-0 Heartland FC

Two goals by Andy Okpe and one from Samuel Anakwe helped Gbenga Ogunbote’s team secure all three points at stake.

Rangers 0-1 Enyimba

Victor Mbaoma’s 88th minute strike ensured that George Finidi’s boys ran away with maximum points in the Oriental derby.

Wikki Tourists 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

Abdullateef Abiola scored the only goal of the encounter.

Abia Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars

After losing to Enyimba on matchday one, Abia Warriors redeemed themselves with a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars.

Shooting Stars 1-1 Akwa United

Utibe Archibong opened the scoring for the Uyo-based side in the 29th minute but Ayo Adejubu netted an equaliser in the dearth to share the spoils at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo state.

Dakkada 2-0 MFM

Aniekan Ekpe Okon and Musa Bashiru’s efforts in the 44th and 83rd minutes respectively ensured that the Uyo-based side snatched all three points at stake.

Plateau United 1-0 Kwara

Muhammad Zulkifilu’s 5th minute strike was the difference between Plateau and Kwara in Jos.

Kano Pillars 0-0 Lobi Stars

It was a goalless affair between Kano Pillars and Lobi Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.