NPFL Reviews: Rangers Hold Rivers United As Bendel Insurance Shock Kwara United

Rangers International secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Rivers United in Port Harcourt, while Bendel Insurance stunned Kwara United with a 2-1 away victory in Ilorin in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United took the lead through Chijioke Mbaoma in the 17th minute before Godwin Obaje restored parity for Rangers in the 53rd minute.

The result ensured both sides shared the spoils in a keenly contested encounter. In Ilorin, Bendel Insurance produced an impressive comeback to defeat Kwara United 2-1.

Gideon Stephen gave the hosts the lead in the 49th minute, but Bendel Insurance responded through Kayode Oke, who equalised three minutes later.

Chinedu Nwosu then completed the turnaround in the 60th minute to hand the visitors all three points. At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars recorded the biggest victory of the day, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-1.

Damilola Akinola opened the scoring in the fourth minute before Sodiq Ibrahim added two goals in the 41st and 45th minutes to give the Oluyole Warriors a commanding advantage.

Issa Yusuf extended the lead in the 88th minute, while Abia Warriors managed a consolation goal in the 80th minute. Enyimba secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kun Khalifat, with Tobi Iyanda scoring the decisive goal in the 15th minute.

At the Jos International Stadium, Plateau United and Warri Wolves played out a 1-1 draw. Emmanuel Aribogha put Wolves ahead in the 24th minute, but Samuel Ayanrinde restored parity for Plateau United in the 60th minute.

Inter Lagos and Ranchers Bees also shared the points following a 1-1 draw. Quyum Akinpelu converted a penalty in the ninth minute to give Inter Lagos the lead, but Oscar Gabriel equalised for Ranchers Bees in the 60th minute.

Katsina United defeated Sporting Lagos 2-1, courtesy of Luis Dadong’s first-half brace. Dadong struck in the 10th and 28th minutes to put Katsina United in control before Aliyu Baba reduced the deficit for Sporting Lagos in the 65th minute.

Kano Pillars also secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United. Yahaya Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 15th minute, while Fabian Nworie sealed the victory in the 64th minute.

The results provided crucial points for several clubs as the NPFL 2026/27 campaign continues.