NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City Ends Rivers United Unbeaten Run As Michael Ibe's Strike Sink Lobi Stars

NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City Ends Rivers United Unbeaten Run As Michael Ibe's Strike Sink Lobi Stars 

By Precious Oham 

Debutants, Ikorodu City FC ended Rivers United unbeaten run with a comfortable home win in a match day 10 NPFL tie, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The Oga Boys had their noses in front via Ayomide Cole's his first goal of the season after he tapped in a cross from close range on 48th minute.

The hosts doubled their lead when Ajeyigbe Toyeeb laid a sumptuous ball for Rivio Ayemwenre, who expertly sent the ball in with cold calmness in the 53rd minute. 

In Ikenne, Michael Ibe's solitary strike sealed the three points for Remo Stars against Lobi Stars. 

Godwin Obaje's brace for Rangers International ensured that Nasarawa United returned home empty handed while Niger Tornadoes defeated Shooting Stars 2-0 in Minna. 

In the Oriental Derby, Heartland FC got the better of Abia Warriors with a comfortable 2-0 away win at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

Bendel Insurance defeated Sunshine Stars 1-2 away from home while Kano Pillars secured a late win over Plateau United.

Akwa United won by 2-1 against Kwara United while Enyimba FC held Bayelsa United to a stalemate in Yenegoa. El-Kanemi Warriors extended their unbeaten run by beating Katisna United 1-0.