It was an exciting outcome in the NPFL after the conclusion of the Matchday 3 as Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, and Kwara United all claiming their first home victories of the new season.
At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu Rangers finally got off the mark with a 2–0 win over Plateau United.
Chidozie Iwundu struck on the stroke of halftime before Chidiebere Nwobodo added a late second to seal the points for the Flying Antelopes.
In Abeokuta Remo Stars maintained their strong home form, edging Wolves 1–0 thanks to Samson Olasupo’s 77th-minute finish.
Meanwhile Ikorodu City continued to show resilience, holding Shooting Stars to a draw in a thrilling Southwest Derby.
Sodiq Ibrahim gave Shooting Stars the lead after 10 minutes, but Shola Adelani equalised for Ikorodu City just before halftime.
Kwara United were clinical in Ilorin, easing past Kun Khalifat 2–0. Johnmark Shirsha opened the scoring midway through the first half before Emeka Kingsley Obiorah wrapped up the victory in the second half.
The Northwest Derby lived up to its billing in Katsina, where Azeez Falolu’s 86th-minute goal gave Katsina United a narrow 1–0 victory over regional rivals Kano Pillars.
Niger Tornadoes also took their chances well, with Ismail Sarki’s 27th-minute strike proving enough for a 1–0 win against Bayelsa United.
Elsewhere, Wikki Tourists extended their fine run with a 1–0 win over Abia Warriors through Jonathan Mairiga’s 77th-minute strike.
Barau FC came from behind to snatch a 1–1 draw against Bendel Insurance.
The goal cancelled out Alex Oweilayefa’s early opener with Yahaya Ibrahim’s equaliser before halftime.
El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers United battled to a goalless draw in Maiduguri.
NPFL Matchday 3 Results at a Glance
Rangers 2–0 Plateau Utd (Iwundu 45+’, Nwobodo 80’)
Katsina Utd 1–0 Kano Pillars (Falolu 86’)
Remo Stars 1–0 Wolves (Olasupo 77’)
Tornadoes 1–0 Bayelsa Utd (Sarki 27’)
Kwara Utd 2–0 Kun Khalifat (Shirsha 24’, Obiorah 81’)
El-Kanemi 0–0 Rivers Utd
Barau 1–1 Bendel Insurance (Ibrahim 45+’ – Oweilayefa 7’)
Wikki 1–0 Abia Warriors (Mairiga 77’)
3SC 1–1 Ikorodu City (Ibrahim 10’ – Adelani 45’)