Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 1–0 victory over local rivals Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Musa hit the target for Kano Pillars three minutes before the hour mark. The hard-earned victory lifted Kano Pillars to 15th position on the table with 35 points from 29 games. Finidi George’s Rivers United held on to top spot after a 3–1 win over Bendel Insurance at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. After a goalless first half, the hosts came alive after the break, scoring through Chigioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi. The former champions top the standings with 52 points from 27 matches. In Enugu, champions Remo Stars dropped to the bottom spot after a 4–1 defeat to Rangers. Kenneth Igboke scored twice for Rangers, with Chidozie Iwundu and Wisdom Ebirim also on target. Remo Stars got their goal through Franck Kingue. Full Results Kano Pillars 1-0 Barau FC Plateau United 3-0 Niger Tornadoes Rangers Int’l 4-1 Remo Stars Abia Warriors 2-0 Shooting Stars Warri Wolves 2-1 Enyimba FC Rivers United 3-1 Insurance Katsina 1-2 Kwara United Nasarawa United 1-0 Ikorodu City Kun Khalifat 1-0 Bayelsa United