Plateau United took the lead in the 66th minute through Gafar Saka, but Pillars fought back with goals from Rabiu Ali and Musa to secure the win.
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Meanwhile, Rivers United suffered their first defeat of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, losing 2-0 to Ikorodu City. Ayomide Cole opened the scoring three minutes into the second half, and Rivio Ayemnwere extended the lead eight minutes later.
Defending champions Rangers also celebrated a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, with last season’s top scorer, Godwin Obaje, netting both goals for the Flying Antelopes.
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FULL RESULTS
Rangers 2-0 Nasarawa Utd
Kano Pillars 0-1 Plateau Utd
Sunshine Stars 1-2 Insurance
Abia Warriors 0-1 Heartland
Bayelsa Utd 1-1 Enyimba
Ikorodu City 2-0 Rivers Utd
Tornadoes 1-0 3SC
Akwa Utd 2-1 Kwara Utd
Remo Stars 1-0 Lobi
El-Kanemi 1-0 Katsina Utd
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