Remo Stars hosted Niger Tornadoes at the Dipo Dina International Stadium and wasted no time asserting dominance. Victor Mbaoma opened the scoring in the 10th minute, Olamilekan Adedayo doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Samuel Anakwe sealed the 3-0 rout in the 78th minute. The win injected fresh belief into the Sky Blue Stars, who had been anchored at the bottom for weeks. They now sit safely above the relegation line with renewed momentum heading into the final stretch.
The day also belonged to the away sides, who claimed two impressive victories and one hard-fought draw. Shooting Stars SC produced the standout road performance, edging Elkanemi Warriors 2-1 in Maiduguri in a gritty encounter that showcased their resilience. Wikki Tourists fell 1-2 at home to Bendel Insurance, another away triumph that boosted the visitors’ survival hopes. Plateau United, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw by Kun Khalifat FC in what proved to be the only away share of the spoils.
Elsewhere, the results kept the league’s tension sky-high. Nasarawa United cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Warri Wolves, while Katsina United edged a seven-goal thriller 3-2 against Bayelsa United. Kwara United edged Barau FC 2-1, Abia Warriors defeated Ikorodu City 2-1, and Kano Pillars held off Rivers United 2-1 in a tight contest.
In the top-of-the-table clash of interest, Enugu Rangers edged Enyimba FC 2-1 to tighten their grip at the summit and keep the title race very much alive.
The key statistics from the round tell the story: two away wins and one away draw in a weekend where home advantage was far from guaranteed. With 31 goals scored across the 10 fixtures, fans were treated to end-to-end entertainment as the NPFL hurtles toward its dramatic conclusion.
For Remo Stars, the three points represent far more than just a win – it’s a lifeline. After weeks of hovering dangerously close to the drop, the champions have finally breathed fresh air above the relegation cut-off. The result will be a massive psychological boost as they prepare for the final push to secure their top-flight status.
As the league heads into a two-week break before the final three rounds, the table remains razor-sharp. Title contenders are still separated by the slimmest of margins, while the battle to avoid the drop is more intense than ever. One thing is certain: with everything still to play for, the 2025/26 NPFL season is set to deliver a blockbuster finale.
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