Fowler's City draw to end winning start

In the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Rivers United suffered their first loss of the season, falling 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Despite this setback, Finidi George's team maintained their top position on the table. Bendel Insurance scored first in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe, and Chijioke Mbaoma equalized for Rivers United 17 minutes later. Jonathan James ensured the hosts' victory with a goal in stoppage time.

Elsewhere, Ikorodu City staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Shooting Stars had taken an early lead, scoring twice through Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian. However, Ikorodu City fought back with a brace from Donald Obiajulu to draw the match. In other matches, Barau's Kwara United lost 1-1 to Abia Warriors; Niger Tornadoes defeated Abia Warriors 1-0; Ikorodu City's Four-time champions Kano Pillars drew 0-0 with Warri Wolves; Full results included Bendel Insurance's 2-1 win over Rivers United, Barau's Kwara United's 1-1 draw with Abia Warriors, Abia Warriors' 0-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes, Ikorodu City's 2-2 draw with Shooting Stars, Kun Khalifat's 1-0 win over Inter Lagos, Nasarawa United's 1-0 victory over Enyimba, and Warri Wolves' 0-0 draw with Kano Pillars.