Enyimba Thrash Shooting Stars as Rivers United, Kano Pillars Shine on NPFL Matchday 19

Enyimba International delivered a statement performance on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 19, cruising to a dominant 3–0 victory over Shooting Stars Sports Club in Aba on Sunday.

Playing before their home fans at the Enyimba International Stadium, the People’s Elephant controlled proceedings from start to finish. Goals from Chinedu Ufere, Edidiong Ezekiel, and Chidera Michael sealed a comprehensive win and underlined Enyimba’s growing momentum as the season progresses.

In Port Harcourt, league leaders Rivers United continued their impressive run with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rangers International. Boluwaji Sholumade struck eight minutes into the second half to hand the Pride of Rivers another vital three points and maintain their grip at the top of the table.

At the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United suffered a setback on home soil, falling 1–0 to Abia Warriors. A 68th-minute goal from Taheer Abubakar proved decisive as the visitors left Jos with maximum points.

Katsina United celebrated their first away win of the season after edging Kun Khalifat 1–0 in Owerri. Richard Christopher’s well-timed strike six minutes before halftime secured a morale-boosting victory for the Changi Boys.

There was also away success for El Kanemi Warriors, who claimed a narrow 1–0 win against Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Sadiq Mohammed’s effort was enough to earn the Maiduguri-based side all three points.

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes impressed with a solid 2–0 victory over Barau FC at the Bako Kontagora Stadium. Goals from Abdulaziz Dalhatu and Rickson Mendos ensured a comfortable afternoon for the hosts.

Fans in Ozoro were treated to an entertaining contest as Warri Wolves and Wikki Tourists played out a thrilling 2–2 draw. Imamu Bala gave Wikki the lead just before halftime, but Ezekiel Oroh equalised early in the second half. Seth Mayi then put Warri Wolves ahead before Bala completed his brace to restore parity with 14 minutes remaining.

To round off the Matchday 19 fixtures, Kano Pillars produced a commanding display, dispatching Nasarawa United 3–0 in a convincing home win.

With emphatic victories, crucial away wins, and tightly contested encounters, Matchday 19 delivered plenty of drama and further reshaped the NPFL standings as the title race and survival battles intensify.

Full Results (Matchday 19):

Niger Tornadoes 2–0 Barau FC

Enyimba 3–0 Shooting Stars

Bayelsa United 0–1 El Kanemi Warriors

Warri Wolves 2–2 Wikki Tourists

Rivers United 1–0 Rangers International

Kun Khalifat 0–1 Katsina United

Plateau United 0–1 Abia Warriors

Kano Pillars 3–0 Nasarawa United

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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