NPFL: Bendel Insurance end Rivers United’s unbeaten run as Ikorodu City and 3SC draw

Bendel Insurance handed Rivers United their first defeat of the NPFL season, winning 2-1 in Benin City with Jonathan James scoring in stoppage time. Freeman Wuchirwe opened the scoring in the 48th minute, and Chijioke Mbaoma equalised for Rivers United, who remain top of the table. In Lagos, Ikorodu City came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Shooting Stars, with Donald Obiajulu scoring twice. Kano Pillars drew 0-0 with Warri Wolves.