Home Teams Dominate in Nigeria Premier Football League’s Match Day 34
The first day of Match Day 34 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) saw all home teams emerge victorious, setting an exciting tone for the weekend’s fixtures.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars finally broke their winless streak against Kano Pillars with a thrilling 2-1 victory. Ahmed Akinyele opened the scoring early in the 6th minute, but Mustapha Salisu equalized for Kano Pillars in the 48th minute. The match seemed destined for a draw until Remo Stars’ captain, Nduka Junior, netted a dramatic winner in the 90th minute.
Over in Gombe, Musa Usman scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute, securing a 1-0 win for Doma United over Lobi Stars. This narrow victory was a testament to Doma United’s solid defense and Usman’s timely strike.
In Benin, Bendel Insurance delivered a strong performance against Katsina United. After a goalless first half, Chison Okereke broke the deadlock, and Evans Ogbonda sealed the 2-0 win with a goal in the 79th minute, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about.
The weekend’s action continues with six more games scheduled for Sunday, and the final match of the week set for Monday. Fans are eager to see if the home team trend will continue and how the results will shape the league standings.
