Lobi Stars have created a six-point lead at the summit with a hard earned victory against four-time champions Kano Pillars after Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday18 clash at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.
Former Enyimba and Sunshine Stars attacking midfielder, Ayo Saka scored the match winner for the Pride of Benue in the 81st minute of the hotly contested clash.
However, the Pyramid City side player, Chris Madaki received a red card in the clash in the 80th minute.
Elsewhere top-flight newcomers, Katsina United powered themselves to the second spot on the log with a 1-0 win against 10-man El Kanemi Warriors at the Mahammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
Destiny Ashadi scored from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute to hand the Chanji Boys the whole three points at stake in the clash.
The Borno Army man, Aliyu Rasak was issued with the marching order in the 87th minute.
Nasarawa United maximised their home advantage as they piped visiting side, Abia Warriors 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium.
Mohammed Shammasu scored the winner for the Solid Miners in the 30th minute of the encounter.
Akwa United outmuscled visitors, Sunshine Stars 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Ifeanyi Inyam scored the match opener for the Promise Keepers in the 40th minute while Franklin Sasere even scores for the Owena Waves in the 47th minute and former Remo Stars marksman, Victors Mbaoma grabbed the winner for the Uyo landlords in the 88th minute.
Niger Tornadoes made their home ground counts positively with 1-0 win against newcomers, Yobe Desert Stars at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna.
Andrew Ikefe scored the match winner for the Ikoh Allah Boys in the 90th minute of the keenly contested clash.
The Desert Stars had their man, Buhari Mohammed issued with a red in the 75th minute.
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Kwara United shared the spoils 1-1 with fellow newcomers, Go Round FC at the Kwara State Stadium in llorin.
Alfred Stephen puts the Harmony Boys in front in the 16th minute while the Omoku side achieved parity through Chidi Nwachukwu in the 76th minute.
Wikki Tourists ended their encounter against the seven-time champions goalless at their adopted ground in Jos.
The oriental derby between hosts, FC IfeanyiUbah and Enugu Rangers ended barren at the FC IfeanyiUbah Stadium in Nnewi.
The two other top-flight clashes involving bottom side, Heartland and champions, Plateau will hold on Monday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri same Monday at the Agege Stadium in Lagos will see MFM FC clash with visitors, Rivers United.
NPFL matchday 18 Results:
Nasarawa United 1-0 Abia Warriors
Katsina United 1-0 El Kanemi Warriors
Lobi Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars
Akwa United 2-1 Sunshine Stars
Wikki Tourists 0-0 Enyimba
FC IfeanyiUbah 0-0 Enugu Rangers
Kwara United 1-1 Go Round FC
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Yobe Desert Stars
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