The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/22 continued on Saturday as some games from matchday 15 were played across six venues.
Rivers United maintained their grip on the top spot after a 2-1 win over Nasarawa United. Goals from Akuneto Chijioke and Ishaq Rafiu set them on the path of another routine win before Micahel Tochukwu scored a consolation for the Solid Miners 18minutes from time. Meanwhile, Dakkada pipped Lobi Stars 2-1 in Uyo.
Remo Stars got a 2-0 win over Katsina United to put an end to their losing streak of three games in the top-flight. In Okigwe, it ended in another defeat for Shooting Stars against Abia Warriors.
In the battle of former champions in Nnewi, Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw, while Heartland continued their dominance over Enyimba with a 1-0 win in Owerri.
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Here is a look at some of the stats that stood out on Saturday.
9 – Heartland are now unbeaten in the nine #NPFL games against Enyimba since 2015 (P9 W5 D4). Dominant. #NPFL22
— Engineer Kowope (@Undisputed_Jsam) February 26, 2022FT Remo Stars 2-0 Katsina United
First win in four games for the Sky Blue Stars. Katsina United remain without a point on the road this season.#NPFL22
— Engineer Kowope (@Undisputed_Jsam) February 26, 20224️⃣ – Enyimba FC have now failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 consecutive NPFL matches for the first time this season. #HEAENY #NPFL22 #OrientalDerby
— Opta Nigeria (@OptaNGR) February 26, 20221️⃣0️⃣ – Ishaq Rafiu becomes the first player to hit double figures this season in the NPFL. Regime. #RIVNAS #NPFL22 https://t.co/PUv3wk57uk
— Opta Nigeria (@OptaNGR) February 26, 20222️⃣5️⃣3️⃣ – Tolulope Ojo's goal against Katsina United is Remo Stars' first goal in 253 minutes of #NPFL football. Broken#NPFL22 pic.twitter.com/wZcNKohXqx
— Engineer Kowope (@Undisputed_Jsam) February 26, 2022Four more games to follow on Sunday ahead of matchday 16 during the week.
