Ikorodu City stun Enyimba as Inter Lagos claim historic first NPFL home win

Ikorodu City produced one of the results of Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 13 by beating former champions Enyimba 1-0 in Aba on Sunday.

Tomisin Adebayo scored the only goal with 20 minutes remaining at the Enyimba International Stadium, securing all three points for the Lagos-based visitors and handing Enyimba a disappointing home defeat.

The result was one of six fixtures played in the NPFL, with defending champions Rangers International held to a 1-1 draw by Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna.

John Zakka gave Niger Tornadoes the lead in the 25th minute, but Rangers International avoided defeat when Waheed Adebayo equalised with 15 minutes left.

Kwara United and Rivers United also shared the points after an entertaining 1-1 draw in Ilorin.

The hosts took the lead when Emmanuel Ekpeyong headed home in the 71st minute. Rivers United responded almost immediately, with Wasiu Falolu scoring a minute later to earn his side a point.

There was a home win at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, where Katsina United defeated Nasarawa United 2-1.

Luis Dadong and Mubarak Sani gave Katsina United a two-goal advantage during the first half. Nasarawa United managed a late consolation through Sunday Aluku, who scored in stoppage time, but the hosts held on.

Warri Wolves also secured a 2-1 victory at home against Sporting Lagos.

Sabastine Uche put Warri Wolves ahead six minutes before half-time, and Chisom Orji extended their lead in the 55th minute.

Sporting Lagos reduced the deficit shortly after the hour mark through Abdullahi Abdulraqeeb, but Warri Wolves maintained their advantage to take maximum points.

Inter Lagos made history by recording their first-ever home victory in the NPFL, beating Abia Warriors 2-1.

Uchenna Njoku and John Danga scored in the first half to put Inter Lagos in control. Abia Warriors responded through Ikoi Ettah in the 53rd minute, but Inter Lagos protected their lead until the final whistle.

NPFL Matchday 13 results

– Kwara United 1-1 Rivers United
– Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Rangers
– Inter Lagos 2-1 Abia Warriors
– Enyimba 0-1 Ikorodu City
– Katsina United 2-1 Nasarawa United
– Warri Wolves 2-1 Sporting Lagos