Shooting Stars pipped visiting Bendel Insurance 1-0 today to stay close to NPFL leaders Remo Stars, who won 2-1 at home against Kano Pillars.
Match winner for Shooting Stars was Godwin Odibo, who scored in the 85th minute to record a goal-scoring debut after his transfer from Sporting Lagos.
Remo Stars now have 48 points from 23 matches, eight points clear of second-placed Shooting Stars, who have a game in hand.
In today’s other game, El Kanemi Warriors edged past Nasarawa United 2-1.
The home win lifts the Maiduguri club to fourth in the standings with 35 points after 22 matches.
On Friday, hosts Katsina beat Heartland by the odd goal to climb to 12th in the standings with 29 points from 23 games.
There will be six games tomorrow – Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United, Bayelsa United vs Enugu Rangers, Abia Warriors against Sunshine Stars, Rivers United face Lobi Stars, Akwa United vs Enyimba and Ikorodu City tackle Kwara United.
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