Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Port Harcourt-based side in Benin City on Sunday.

Freeman Wuchirwe gave the hosts the lead three minutes into the second half before Chijioke Mbaoma equalised for Rivers United with 17 minutes remaining.

However, Jonathan James struck in stoppage time to secure all three points for Bendel Insurance.

In Lagos, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in a South-West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

Shooting Stars looked set for victory after goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian gave them a commanding 2-0 lead.

Ikorodu City responded with a spirited comeback, as Donald Obiajulu scored twice to earn the hosts a share of the spoils.

Niger Tornadoes recorded the only away victory of the day, defeating Abia Warriors 1-0 in Aba. Wasiu Jimoh scored the decisive goal four minutes before the hour mark to hand the visitors maximum points.

At the Lafia City Stadium, nine-time league champions Enyimba suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United. Jofrank Istifanus scored the only goal of the encounter in the 23rd minute to secure victory for the hosts.

Barau FC and Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw in Kano. Anthony Sunday put Barau FC ahead five minutes before half-time, but Goodluck Ogbolu restored parity for Kwara United three minutes after the hour mark.

In Ozoro, Warri Wolves and four-time champions Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.

NPFL Matchday 10 Results

Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United

Barau FC 1-1 Kwara United

Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes

Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars

Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos

Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba

Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars