Shooting Stars SC pulled off a major upset in Maiduguri, defeating El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 in a Matchday 35 thriller. The hosts opened the scoring in the 25th minute through John Zakka, but the visitors responded swiftly after half-time. Qamar Adegoke equalised in the 46th minute and completed his brace with a decisive goal in the 86th minute to secure all three points. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors FC edged Ikorodu City FC 2-1. Paul Samson gave the home side the lead in the 20th minute, and Valentine Ugwu doubled it before half-time. Aderemi Adeoye pulled one back for Ikorodu City in the 35th minute. Defending champions Remo Stars FC maintained their title challenge with a dominant 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes FC. Victor Mbaoma scored early in the 10th minute, Olamilekan Adedayo added a second in first-half stoppage time, and Samuel Anakwe sealed the victory in the 78th minute. Kwara United FC defeated Barau FC 2-1 at Ilorin. Toheeb Gidado scored in the 15th minute, and Saheed Olaniyi converted a penalty before the break. Joseph Atule replied in the 66th minute. Rangers International FC won the Enugu derby, coming from behind to beat Enyimba FC 2-1. Wonah Williams scored early in the second half, but Chidozie Iwundu levelled in the 61st minute and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi struck in the 68th minute. Nasarawa United FC beat Warri Wolves FC 3-0, with Victor Chimezie scoring from the spot in the 43rd minute, followed by goals from Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija. In Kano, Kano Pillars FC defeated Rivers United FC 2-1 in dramatic fashion. Abdullahi Musa scored in the 81st minute, Handsome Surveyor equalised in the 89th, and veteran Ahmed Musa netted in stoppage time to clinch the win.
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