League leaders Ikorodu City FC secured a vital away victory over Enyimba FC in Aba to maintain their grip at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table, while ing Stars SC enhanced their continental ambitions with a thrilling 4 2 win against Warri Wolves FC.
At the Enyimba International Stadium, Ikorodu City once again displayed the resilience that has defined their campaign. Joseph Arumala’s 29th minute strike proved decisive as the visitors soaked up sustained pressure to claim all three points. The win takes Ikorodu City to 44 points from 26 matches, extending their lead at the summit.
Enugu Rangers moved into second place with 43 points after a 2 0 victory over Wikki Tourists FC, thanks to first half goals from Wisdom Ebirim and Godwin Obaje. Rivers United FC drop to third on 41 points, though they still have five games in hand following their CAF Champions League campaign.
In Abeokuta, ing Stars responded to an early setback in emphatic fashion. Peter Ita had given Warri Wolves the lead inside seven minutes, but Sodiq Ibrahim equalised shortly after. Lucky Emmanuel put the hosts ahead with a superb team move before Desmond Ojietefian added a third from a corner. Stephen Amos sealed the victory with a long range effort, while Othuke Egbo’s late free kick only served as consolation for Wolves.
The result lifts ing Stars to 38 points from 25 matches, three points off a CAF Confederation Cup spot with a game in hand. Warri Wolves fall to 11th on 34 points.
Elsewhere, Katsina United FC edged Nasarawa United FC 1 0, Kwara United FC drew 1 1 with Kano Pillars FC, El Kanemi Warriors FC beat Plateau United FC 1 0, and Bayelsa United FC shared the spoils with Bendel Insurance FC.
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