The third round of fixtures at the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Playoffs at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday ended with all sides playing draws.
The first game game of the day in Lagos was between Bendel Insurance and eight-time league champions Enyimba which ended 1-1.
The People’s Elephant took the lead in the 23rd minute courtesy of Sadiq Aboubakar but Insurance responded eight minutes before the half time break via Divine Nwachukwu.
The second game of the day was a derby between Southwestern rivals Remo Stars and Sunshine Stars that also ender 1-1. The Ikennne side went ahead in the 12th minute thanks to Samuel Anakwe before their lead was cancelled when Samuel Gyang Emmanuel scored at the start of the second half.
The final game of the day saw reigning NPFL champions Rivers United play out a 0-0 draw with Lobi Stars.
RESULTS
Match day 03
Bendel Insurance 1-1 Enyimba Int’l FC
Remo Stars SC 1-1 Sunshine Stars FC
Lobi Stars FC 0-0 Rivers United FC#NPFL23Super6 pic.twitter.com/q3tK32JeiF
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Enyimba are top of the log after three games with five points, same as Rivers United. Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance have three points each having drawn all their three games so far while Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars have two points apiece.
The fourth round of fixtures takes place on Friday as Rivers United tackle Insurance first, followed by Lobi Stars against Remo Stars and finally Sunshine Stars up against Enyimba.
