Remo Stars climb to top of the NPFL after victory against Warri Wolves

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champions, Remo Stars have moved to the top of the league standings after a tense 1-0 home victory over newly promoted Warri Wolves at the Ikenne International Stadium.

The crucial win was secured by a late strike from striker Samson Olasupo, who found the back of the net in the 77th minute. Remo Stars now have seven points from three matches, same as Wikki, who defeated visiting Abia Warriors also by the odd goal today.

Elsewhere in Week 3, the trend of home dominance continued across the league for Wikki Tourists, Katsina United, Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes and Enugu Rangers.

Katsina United won the Northwest Derby against Kano Pillars 1-0, Kwara United beat promoted Kun Khalifat 2-0, Niger Tornadoes stopped Bayelsa United 1-0 and Enugu Rangers were 2-0 winners over Plateau United.

However, not all home teams had it their way. The Much-anticipated Southwest Derby saw Shooting Stars held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by newly promoted Ikorodu City, while in Aba, a closely contested affair between two of the league’s heavyweights, Enyimba and Nasarawa United, ended in a goalless draw.

While Remo Stars and Wikki Tourists lead the pack with seven points, Bayelsa United and Warri Wolves, despite their losses, remain in a strong position, sitting third and fourth respectively with six points each.

Promoted clubs Kun Khalifat and Barau FC, Kano Pillars languish at the bottom end of the table. Plateau United are bottom of the standings as they remain pointless after three rounds of matches.

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