Rivers United moved back to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table after a narrow 1-0 win over Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Wisdom Samuel scored in the 11th minute, securing all three points for the hosts. With 58 points from 34 matches, Rivers United now lead the league by a slim margin. Rangers slipped to second after being held to a goalless draw by Niger Tornadoes. Enyimba delivered a strong performance in their fight to avoid relegation, defeating Katsina United 3-0 at the Aba Township Stadium. Stanley Dimgba opened the scoring, before Chidera Michael and Wonah Williams added further goals. The win lifts Enyimba closer to safety. In Ibadan, Shooting Stars and Kwara United played out a goalless draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Kun Khalifat beat Warri Wolves 3-0 in Owerri, with Uchechukwu Onuoha scoring twice and Mmesoma Nnorom adding one. Wikki Tourists recorded the day's only away victory, edging Bayelsa United 1-0 in Yenagoa through Imamu Bala's 67th-minute strike. Ikorodu City dominated Kano Pillars 3-0, with Joseph Arumala, Tosin Oyedokun, and Abayomi Ayodeji on target.
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