Remo Stars Keep Perfect Start in NPFL, Insurance Pip Plateau United

Remo Stars defeated Gombe United 1-0 at the Pantami Township Stadium on matchday two of the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

Andy Okpe scored two minutes from time after Adams Olamilekan set him up.

Remo Stars have six points after two games.

Bendel Insurance also remained unblemished, defeating previous champions Plateau United 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Sarki Ismael scored the home team’s first goal on 53 minutes with a header.

Mustapha Abdullahi equalized for the visitors from the spot with a minute remaining.

Imade Oserenkhoe, on the other hand, knocked home Julius Emiloju’s free kick deep into stoppage time to give Benin the win.

Holders Rivers United were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars in Akure.

The visitors went in front on 24 minutes after the home team conceded an own goal.

Ejike Uziechi drew Sunshine Stars level from the spot six minutes from time.