Ahmed Musa netted the winning goal as Kano Pillars defeated Plateau United 2-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday.
Gafar Saka gave Plateau United the lead in the 66th minute.
Pillars fought back through goals from Rabiu Ali and Musa.
Rivers United lost for the first time in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season going down to a 2-0 defeat against Ikorodu City.
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Ayomide Cole gave Ikorodu City the lead three minutes after the break.
Rivio Ayemnwere doubled the advantage eight minutes later.
Holders Rangers claimed a 2-0 win over Nasarawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Last season’s top scorer, Godwin Obaje scored both goals for the Flying Antelopes.
FULL RESULTS
Rangers 2-0 Nasarawa Utd
Kano Pillars 0-1 Plateau Utd
Sunshine Stars 1-2 Insurance
Abia Warriors 0-1 Heartland
Bayelsa Utd 1-1 Enyimba
Ikorodu City 2-0 Rivers Utd
Tornadoes 1-0 3SC
Akwa Utd 2-1 Kwara Utd
Remo Stars 1-0 Lobi
El-Kanemi 1-0 Katsina Utd
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