Lobi Stars of Makurdi have returned to the zenith of the Nigeria Premier Football League after they edged Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Show Get Size side defeated the Oluyole Warriors 2-1 at the Lafia City Stadium in a pulsating encounter which the saw the host score a late penalty to get all points.
The first half had ended 1-1 after Waheed Adebayo had put Lobi ahead 2 minutes into the tie, but Gideon Monday minutes after his introduction to the game restored parity for 3SC.
However, Orji Kalu Okagbue secured the win 6 minutes from time from the penalty spot.
Kwara United also recorded their third win of the season after defeating Gombe United at the Kwara Stadium courtesy of a beauty from returnee Alao Mohammed in the 37 and Abubakar Garba's low drive in the 85 minutes.
Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance held Kano Pillars to a goalless at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday while Bayelsa United got a third consecutive draw after 1-1 draw against host, Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
Tekena Garando scored his first goal of the season to open score in the 42nd minute, but Lukman Bello's header ensured the spoils was shared.
*NPFL MATCHDAY 10 RESULTS*
Katsina United 1-1 Bayelsa United
Lobi Stars 2-1 Shooting Stars
Kwara United 2-0 Gombe United
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Akwa United
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Sporting Lagos
Abia Warriors 1-0 Rangers Int'l
Kano Pillars 0-0 Bendel Insurance
Remo Stars 0-0 Doma United
Heartland FC 0-1 Enyimba FC
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