Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier League served the end of runs, continuation of forms, and a team undergoing a revival.
From Heartland FC picking a first away win in the Oriental derby, and Niger Tornadoes winning their first home game to, Ikorodu City FC ending Rivers United’s 9-match unbeaten run, matchday 10 had everything the league fans deserved.
Sportsintel will take you through the review of matchday 10 actions in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Nigeria Premier League: Two Unbeaten Teams Down To One
Ikorodu City’s 2-0 win brings to an end Rivers Utd’s nine-match unbeaten start to the season.
Coach Finidi George and Rivers United’s Unbeaten ended unimaginably by an unbelievable team.
Rivers United Form Guide: DWWWWDWWDL.
Meanwhile, Elkanemi Warriors FC remains the only unbeaten team in the NPFL after ten matchdays.
Mustapha Yuga scored the game’s only goal in the 71st minute, converting a cross from the flank to give his team the well-deserved lead.
Currently, the Maiduguri-based side is 4th on the NPFL log with 16 points, three wins, and seven draws.
Ibe’s Goal Seals Three Points and Top Spot For Remo Stars
Supersub Michael Ibe put Remo Stars in front with a stunning header from a freekick. the goal was enough to get the Ikenne team all 3points.
Remo Stars FC’s 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars in Ikenne takes them to the top of the league table.
Meanwhile, 9-times champion, Enyimba secured a vital 1-1 draw in Yenagoa. Ekene Awazie scored Enyimba’s goal in the 29th minute, following a swift counter-attack initiated by Ifeanyi Ihemekwele. However, Bayelsa United equalized before halftime.
Enyimba remains third on the log with 18 points from 10 games, three points behind leaders Remo Stars and Rivers United.
Once again, Ahmed Musa became the difference-maker as Kano Pillars earned a dramatic 2-1 victory over Plateau United.
Plateau United took the lead in the 66th minute through Gafar Saka.
Subsequently, Rabiu Ali curled in a sublime free kick to notch his fifth and second free-kick goal this campaign.
in the second minute of added time, Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, with finesse and precision, outwitted the goalkeeper and slotted the ball into the net, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory.
Oriental Derby Revival For Amuneke and Heartland
Two goals in either half by Heartland Football Club of Owerri condemned Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia to their second home loss in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League Season.
Micheal Ogu’s opener for Heartland in their 2-0 win at Abia Warriors#NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/CEN6S1ytOR
— Cosmos ChukwuEmeka (@Mrcosmos19) November 3, 2024
Matchday 1:
Abia Warriors 0-2 Remo Stars
MatchDay 10:
Abia Warriors 0-2 Heartland FC
First Home Win For Niger Tornadoes
In other games, Niger Tornadoes break their home winless drought with a 2-0 win against Shooting Stars.
Joseph Godstime’s 1st-half brilliance and Rickson Mendos’ stunning late strike earned Majin Mohammed’s side a first home victory.
The Ikon Allah boys were winless in 4 home games.
Returning Obaje Nets Brace For Rangers
Nasarawa United was breached twice in the second half, condemning them to a 2-0 loss to Rangers in Enugu.
A brace from returning Godwin Obaje gave life to the Nigeria Premier League champions and a win.
Furthermore, the result comes after the 1-0 loss against Sunshine Stars at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, two weeks ago.
