With a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars on Matchday 3 this past weekend, Remo Stars took back the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Remo Stars took the lead in the 26th minute through a goal from Sodiq Ismail, and an additional goal an hour later from Frank Mawuena.

With nine points from three games, Remo Stars are first in the rankings. Plateau United, the hosts, were defeated 2-1 by the Niger Tornadoes at the New Jos Stadium.

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Ifeanyi Okechukwu and Kufre Ebong goals gave the Niger Tornadoes a 2-0 lead, but Pam Samuel’s strike cut the home team’s deficit.

Katsina United held Heartland to a scoreless draw at Owerri. After three games, Emmanuel Amuneke’s Heartland is still without a victory

. Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors’ match again resulted in a scoreless tie. In an exciting 0-0 draw, Kwara United and Ikorodu City battled it out in Ilorin.

El Kanemi Warriors upset Nasarawa United 4-3 away in a thrilling seven-goal thriller earlier on Saturday, while Rivers United triumphed 1-0 away against Lobi Stars.