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+<br>Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier [Football League](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-and-society/) NPFL delivered intense action, crucial results, and notable performances as teams battled to close the first half of the season on a high note.[bet9ja.com](https://landing.bet9ja.com/aviator-bet9ja?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) Here are the top five takeaways:
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+<br>Matchday 18 Results
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+	Kano Pillars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
+	Sunshine Stars 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
+	Bendel Insurance 1-0 Lobi Stars
+	Kwara United 1-0 Katsina United
+	Rangers 0-1 Shooting Stars
+	Abia Warriors 2-0 [Ikorodu](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/fan-zone/) City FC
+	Remo Stars 2-0 Bayelsa United
+	Akwa United 2-0 Heartland
+	Nasarawa United 1-1 Rivers United
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+Editorial
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+<br>The NPFL continues to showcase competitive intensity, with Matchday 18 highlighting the resilience of clubs like Shooting Stars and Sunshine Stars.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) The standout performances of veterans like [Ahmed Musa](https://mediawiki.weopensoft.com/index.php/Utilisateur:TraciHildreth) and the [tactical](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/fan-zone/nwachukwu-the-provider-as-plodiv-begin-league-campaign/) impact of new coaches reflect the league’s evolving dynamics.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) However, struggling teams like Ikorodu City face critical challenges in maintaining consistency. The season's second [half promises](https://agf-wiki.dk/index.php/Bruger:JanieCumming0) more drama as teams fight for glory and survival.
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+Enyimba’s Struggles Continue
+Enyimba FC returned to league action after missing three matchdays due to continental commitments but were held to a goalless draw by Plateau United. This extended their winless run to nine matches across all competitions, with goal scoring identified as their primary challenge.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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+Shooting Stars Enter the Title Race
+Shooting Stars of Ibadan secured a vital 1-0 victory over defending champions Rangers in Enugu. The win marked their fourth victory in five games, earning 13 points out of a possible 15. Currently third on the log, three points behind joint leaders Remo Stars and Rivers United, Shooting Stars have emerged as title contenders.
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+Coach Bala Abubakar’s Winning Start
+Bala Abubakar began his tenure as Sunshine Stars’ head coach with a 1-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors. The victory ended a six match winless streak for the Akure-based club and lifted them out of the relegation zone. However, consistency will be key for Sunshine Stars moving forward.
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+Ahmed Musa’s Heroics for Kano Pillars
+Ahmed Musa made a [triumphant](https://agf-wiki.dk/index.php/Bruger:FranEgge2763636) return to action after missing two matches due to illness, scoring a stoppage time winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes. His leadership and class continue to shine as Pillars aim to stabilize their season.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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+Ikorodu City’s Downward Slide
+Ikorodu City FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Abia Warriors, extending their winless streak to three games. The team, which had climbed from 20th to fifth under new management, must quickly regain momentum to avoid a return to their early-season struggles.
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+<br>Did You Know?
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+	Enyimba FC has won the NPFL title nine times, the most in the league’s history.
+	Shooting Stars’ away win in Enugu highlights their potential to challenge for the title after years of rebuilding.
+	Ahmed Musa’s stoppage time winner for Kano Pillars demonstrated his knack for delivering in critical moments.
+	 victory under Coach Bala Abubakar marked their first win in seven matches.
+	The NPFL's unpredictability often sees significant shifts in standings after the halfway point of the season.
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