Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance maintained their impressive start to the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season after winning their respective matches on matchday two.
The two clubs are joint leaders in Group A with six points.
At the Pantami Township Stadium, Remo Stars beat their hosts Gombe United 1-0.
Andy Okpe scored the winning goal two minutes from time.
In Benin City, Insurance had to work hard before former champions Plateau United were beaten 2-1.
After a grueling first half, Sarki Ismael put the home side ahead from a header in the 53rd minute.
With one minute left on the clock, Mustapha Abdullahi equalized for the visitors from the spot.
However, Imade Oserenkhoe headed Julius Emiloju’s free-kick deep into the stoppage to hand the Benin Arsenals all three points in the game.
OTHER RESULTS
Sunshine Stars 1-1 Rivers United
Tornadoes 1- 0 Doma United
Shooting Stars 0-0 Kwara United
El-kanemi 2-1 Nasarawa United
NPFL: Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance maintain a perfect start
