Musa Shines as Kano Pillars, Enyimba Grab First Wins; Remo Stars Stunned in NPFL Drama
Ahmed Musa rolled back the years on Sunday, scoring the decisive goal that handed Kano Pillars their first victory of the season—a 1-0 win over Rangers at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The Super Eagles captain struck with 25 minutes left on the clock to send the Pillars’ faithful into celebration.
Elsewhere, Enyimba recorded their first away win of the campaign, defeating Bayelsa United 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, thanks to goals from Chidera Michael and Kalu Nweke.
It was, however, a tough afternoon for champions Remo Stars, who fell 2-0 to Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Tarabina Biweribo broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute before Stanley Joseph’s red card left Remo short-handed. Mafeng Pam sealed the points for the hosts just two minutes later.
Other results saw Abia Warriors, Rivers United, Kun Khalifat, and Nasarawa United all secure narrow victories, while Wolves and Kwara United shared the spoils in a goalless draw.
FULL RESULTS
Plateau Utd 2-0 Remo Stars
Abia Warriors 1-0 Katsina Utd
Kano Pillars 1-0 Rangers
Wolves 0-0 Kwara Utd
Bayelsa Utd 0-2 Enyimba
Rivers Utd 1-0 3SC
Kun Khalifat 3-1 El-Kanemi
Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Wikki
Opinion: A Weekend of Turning Points in the NPFL
This round of fixtures might just be the spark the NPFL needed to truly come alive. Ahmed Musa’s winning goal was more than three points for Kano Pillars—it was a reminder of the enduring quality of one of Nigeria’s most iconic footballers. His presence in the league not only inspires young players but also raises the profile of Nigerian football at home.
Enyimba’s away win signals intent from the People’s Elephant, a team that has mastered the art of grinding out tough results on the road. If they can keep this momentum, they’ll remain strong contenders for the title.
For Remo Stars, the defeat at Plateau United is a reality check. Defending champions can’t afford complacency, especially in a league where surprises come thick and fast. Their response in the coming weeks will tell us a lot about their character.
Overall, this matchday showcased resilience, drama, and flashes of brilliance—the hallmarks of a league that continues to grow in competitiveness and excitement.
