Week 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered high-stakes drama, with Heartland FC, Bayelsa United, and Lobi Stars each securing significant victories and four teams pulling off impressive away wins.
Heartland FC, led by former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Emenike, extended their winning streak with a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars, marking their third consecutive win this season and elevating them to 10th on the league table.
Bayelsa United, managed by former Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso, stunned Rivers United in Port Harcourt with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. This surprise result came against a Rivers United team managed by a former Super Eagles coach, adding an extra layer to the upset.
Meanwhile, Lobi Stars’ new Finnish coach, Mika Lönnström, enjoyed his debut win, leading his side to a 3-1 triumph over Abia Warriors.
Four clubs—Kwara United, Kano Pillars, Ikorodu City, and Bayelsa United—made headlines with away wins. Kwara United overcame Nasarawa United 1-0, Kano Pillars took down Bendel Insurance in Benin City, Ikorodu City edged past Katsina United 2-1, and Bayelsa United’s victory in Port Harcourt capped a weekend of significant road performances.
Elsewhere, a tight 0-0 draw between Enyimba and Remo Stars denied both teams vital points, while Shooting Stars dominated El-Kanemi with a 3-0 win at home.
The full Week 11 results are as follows:
Heartland FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars FC
Nasarawa United FC 0-1 Kwara United FC
Bendel Insurance FC 0-1 Kano Pillars FC
Niger Tornadoes FC 1-0 Akwa United FC
Katsina United FC 1-2 Ikorodu City FC
Rivers United FC 0-1 Bayelsa United FC
Lobi Stars FC 3-1 Abia Warriors FC
Enyimba International FC 0-0 Remo Stars FC
Plateau United FC 0-0 Enugu Rangers FC
Shooting Stars FC 3-0 El-Kanemi warriors FC
With four away victories this week, the NPFL remains fiercely competitive as clubs across the board fight for crucial points in the season’s intense race.
