Goals, Upsets and Drama As NPFL Matchday 18 Results Unfolds

Goals, Upsets and Drama As NPFL Matchday 18 Results Unfolds

By Niyi Busari 

Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered thrilling encounters across various centres, with several teams securing crucial points as the season progresses, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

At the Remo Stars Stadium, Bendel Insurance recorded an impressive away victory, edging Remo Stars FC 3–2 in a keenly contested fixture. In Enugu, Rangers International continued their strong home form with a 2–1 win over Ikorodu City FC.

Elsewhere, Kano Pillars were held to a 1–1 draw by Plateau United in Kano, while Abia Warriors FC secured a narrow 1–0 victory against Warri Wolves FC.

At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars SC delighted their fans with a hard-fought 2–1 triumph over Niger Tornadoes.

Defensive discipline was on display in Bauchi as Wikki Tourists FC and Kun Khalifat FC played out a goalless draw.

 Kwara United FC strengthened their position on the table with a comfortable 2–0 win over Bayelsa United in Ilorin.

One of the standout games of the weekend took place in Maiduguri, where El Kanemi Warriors edged Enyimba FC 3–2 in an entertaining five-goal thriller.

The Matchday 18 fixtures will be concluded early next week, with Katsina United set to host Rivers United on Monday, 22 December, while Nasarawa United will face Barau FC on Tuesday.

NPFL matchday 18 Full results

Remo Stars FC 2-3 Bendel Insurance 

Rangers Int’l FC 2-1 Ikorodu City FC

Kano Pillars 1-1 Platuea United 

Abia Warriors FC 1-0 Warri Wolves FC

Shooting Stars SC 2-1 Niger Tornadoes 

Wikki Tourists FC 0-0 Kun Khalifat FC

Kwara United FC 2-0 Bayelsa United

El Kanemi 3-2 Enyimba FC 

On Monday, 22nd December 

Katsina United Vs Rivers United

Tuesday 

Nasarawa United versus Barau FC