NPFL: Kun Khalifat move out of bottom four as Ikorodu City go top
Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League produced major shifts across the table, with newly promoted Kun Khalifat climbing out of the bottom four and Ikorodu City rising to the summit after a hard-fought home victory. Enyimba also claimed bragging rights in the Oriental Derby against Rangers International, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Kun Khalifat 2–0 Plateau United Kun Khalifat secured a vital home win to boost their survival hopes, defeating Plateau United 2–0. Lekan Gabriel opened the scoring in the 47th minute, before Henry Ezeonye converted a 70th-minute penalty to seal the victory.
Ikorodu City 1–0 Abia Warriors Ikorodu City moved to the top of the NPFL standings following a 1–0 triumph over Abia Warriors. Chidera Oparaocha struck in the 69th minute to earn all three points for the Lagos club.
Enyimba 2–1 Rangers International Enyimba claimed victory in the Oriental Derby, edging Rangers 2–1 in Aba. Goals from Chidera Michael (42’) and Stanley Dimgba (81’) put the hosts in control, before Kenechukwu Agu pulled one back for Rangers deep into stoppage time.
Other Results
Barau FC 3–2 Kwara United Barau edged a five-goal thriller, with strikes from Usman Maidubji (19’), Muhammad Umar (43’), and Stanley Oganbor (90’). Kwara United responded through Chibuzor Eze Ogbodo (40’) and Aule Johnmark(49’), but it was not enough to deny the hosts.
Warri Wolves 1–0 Nasarawa United Warri Wolves earned a narrow win thanks to an early 5th-minute goal from Othuke Egbo.
Bayelsa United 1–1 Katsina United Bayelsa United were held to a draw at home, with Ifeanyi Ogba converting a 7th-minute penalty, before Azeez Falolu equalised for Katsina United in the 36th minute.
Matchday 15 concludes with significant movement at both ends of the table, setting up an intriguing run-in as the season approaches its midpoint.
Uche Dozie
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