NPFL: Remo Stars do the double over Enyimba as Lobi Stars earn hard fought win against Rivers United

Reigning champions, Enyimba FC suffered a second defeat this season against Remo Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 25 encounter on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Sky Blue Stars who returned to winning ways after their 4-1 loss to Sporting Lagos on Sunday defeated the People's Elephant 1-0 courtesy of an Adams Olamilekan's strike at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne Ogun State.

Enyimba seemed to have kept the hosts at bay in the first half, but it didn't last too long before Remo broke the deadlock courtesy of the man who had threaten the Aba giants from the beginning of the second half who slammed in a Haruna Hadi flick on 71 minute.

In Lafia, Lobi Stars returned to the zenith of the league after edging Rivers United 3-2 in a pulsating encounter at the Lafia City Stadium.

Samuel Tiza opened scores for the host before Ukeme Williams restored parity for Rivers on 24 minutes.

Alao Danbani gave Lobi the lead on 43rd minutes from the penalty spot as referee Fawole awarded a penalty to Lobi Stars after Alao Danbani was brought down in the 18 yard box by Ekeretti Udom.

Kumaga Suur made it 3-1 thirteen minutes after the start of the second half before Mark Gibson scored for Rivers United 9 minutes to regulation, but it was not enough to stop the 3 points for the hosts.

Rangers International continued their unbeaten run as they drew 1-1 against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

Sani Mubarak's 30 minutes goal was cancelled by Chinemerem Ugwueze on 52nd minutes.

Monday Gideon scored before halftime as Shooting Stars Sports Club earned their first away win this season, beating Doma United 1-0 at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.

By Uche Dozie