The matchday 17 fixtures of the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, played this weekend saw 16 goals scored in ten games.

Only Kwara United won away from home with the game between Abia Warriors and Akwa United as the only draw and goalless of Matchday 17.

With one game left for the mid season, the momentum for the title and struggle from relegation is getting intensed.

Rivers United maintained top spot after a 2-0 victory over coating 3SC at the Adokiye Amiesimika Stadium.

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The Port Harcourt based side who have not lost at home this season continued the streak.

At the Teslim Balogun Stadium, visiting Kwara United compounded MFM FC woes as they snatched a 2-1 win.

Former Kano Pillars forward Junior Lokosa broke the deadlock in the 5th minute before Alao Danbani doubled the lead five minutes later.

Elijah Akanni gave MFM hope in the 17th minute as he pulled one back but it was enough to stop the Afonja Warriors.

Abubakar Aliyu 12th minute goal was all Wikki Tourists needed to bounce back to winning ways against Lobo Stars.

Dakkada FC stunned Enyimba 2-0 at the Nest of Champions in Uyo courtesy of a two first half goals.

Ezekiel Edidiong 6th minute goal and Okon 36th minute spot kick gave Dakkada the win as they continue to struggle from relegatio

In Ikenne, Remo Stars returned to winning ways as they defeated Sunshine Stars 3-0 and recorded the highest victory margin of Matchday 17 in another South-West derby.

Ogunbote’s side broke the deadlock in the 40th minute through Ogunribide.

Andy Okpe sealed victory; scoring a brace in the second half.

Remo Stars stay in the third position with 29 points while Sunshine Stars slipped to 9th with 23 points.

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors were held to a goalless by defending champion Akwa United who continue their resurgence.

Plateau United kept the trail on Rivers United as they claimed a slim 1-0 win against Katsina United at the New Jos Stadium.

Kano Pillars responded positively to their last week 1-0 loss to Rivers United as they grabbed a 2-0 win against Nasarawa United at home.

Heartland fought their way out of the relegation zone following a 1-0 win against Niger Tornadoes.

Jonas Emmanuel 11th minute goal was all the Nazi Millionaires needed to move up to 15th place on the log.

Meanwhile, Enugu Rangers moved to 4th after a 1-0 win against visiting Gombe United at the Cathedral.

Chidiebere Nwobodo scored the decisive goal in 49th minute after both side failed to score in the first half

NPFL Matchday 17 Results

MFM 1-2 Kwara Utd

Remo Stars 3-0 Sunshine Stars

Dakkada 2-0 Enyimba

Plateau Utd 1-0 Katsina Utd

Wikki 1-0 Lobi

Abia Warriors 0-0 Akwa Utd

Rivers Utd 2-0 3SC

Kano Pillars 2-0 Nasarawa Utd

Heartland FC 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

Enugu Rangers 1-0 Gombe United