Matchday 22 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was filled with drama, as Remo Stars continued their dominance with a 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars in the Southwest derby. The league leaders took an early lead through Alex Oyowah, and Ibrahim Abubakar doubled the advantage before halftime. Despite a late push from Sunshine Stars, Remo Stars held on to secure three crucial points, extending their lead at the top to eight points.
Shooting Stars maintained their impressive form with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Plateau United in Jos. Tijani Kabiru’s 74th-minute goal gave the visitors hope of a win, but Plateau United responded almost immediately through Albert Hilary. Despite dropping points, Shooting Stars extended their unbeaten streak to seven games and remain firmly in second place with 37 points.
Elsewhere, Rivers United suffered a setback in their title pursuit as they fell 2-0 to Heartland in Owerri. Goals from Christian Molokwu and Joel Okoro secured a vital win for the hosts, while Rivers United struggled to find their rhythm. Abia Warriors also picked up a key victory, defeating Akwa United 2-0 in Umuahia, thanks to goals from Ijoma Desouza and Samuel Christian.
In other results, Nasarawa United grabbed a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes, with Anas Yusuf netting both goals. Meanwhile, Kano Pillars and Bayelsa United played out a goalless draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium. With 16 rounds left in the season, the title race remains open, but Remo Stars are looking increasingly difficult to catch.
