February 01, (THEWILL) – Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten run and perfect start in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against El-Kanemi Warriors.
Echeta Ugonna Deputy was the hero for Bendel Insurance as he slotted home the winning goal a minute before the half-hour mark. With this victory, Bendel Insurance has now gone five games without a loss or a draw in the NPFL.
At the Awka City Stadium, Rangers recorded their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory against Dakkada. Mohammed Hadi provided the decisive strike for the Flying Antelopes on the hour mark.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars got back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory against eight-time champions, Enyimba. Samuel Anakwe fired home the winning goal after just 28 seconds, helping Remo Stars bounce back from their recent struggles.
Other notable results from the NPFL include Nasarawa United losing 2-1 to Plateau United, Kwara United defeating Akwa United 2-1, and Lobi Stars getting a 1-0 win against Sunshine Stars.
Full Results
Nasarawa United 1-2 Plateau United
Remo Stars 1-0 Enyimba FC
Kwara united 2-1 Akwa United
El-Kanemi 0-1 Insurance
Gombe United 2-1 Shooting Stars
Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Bayelsa United 1-1 Doma United
Rivers United 2-0 Wikki Tourists
Rangers 1-0 Dakkada
Lobi Stars 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
