Nigeria Premier League Week 11: Heartland's Winning Streak Continues As Four Clubs Claim Away Wins In A Thrilling Weekend

Nigeria Premier League Week 11: Heartland's Winning Streak Continues as Four Clubs Claim Away Wins in a Thrilling Weekend

By Kola Daniel

Week 11 of the Nigeria Premier League delivered high-stakes drama, with Heartland FC, Bayelsa United, and Lobi Stars each securing significant victories and four teams pulling off impressive away wins.

wwwckdmedia.ng. reports that Heartland FC, led by former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amuneke, extended their winning streak with a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars, marking their third consecutive win this season and elevating them to 10th on the league table.

Bayelsa United, managed by former Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso, stunned Rivers United in Port Harcourt with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. This surprise result came against a Rivers United team managed by a former Super Eagles coach, adding an extra layer to the upset.

Meanwhile, Lobi Stars’ new Finnish coach, Mika Lönnström, enjoyed his debut win, leading his side to a 3-1 triumph over Abia Warriors.

Four clubs—Kwara United, Kano Pillars, Ikorodu City, and Bayelsa United—made headlines with away wins. Kwara United overcame Nasarawa United 1-0, Kano Pillars took down Bendel Insurance in Benin City, Ikorodu City edged past Katsina United 2-1, and Bayelsa United’s victory in Port Harcourt capped a weekend of significant road performances.

Elsewhere, a tight 0-0 draw between Enyimba and Remo Stars denied both teams vital points, while Shooting Stars dominated El-Kanemi with a 3-0 win at home.

The full Week 11 results are as follows:

- Heartland 1-0 Sunshine Stars

- Nasarawa United 0-1 Kwara United

- Bendel Insurance 0-1 Kano Pillars

- Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Akwa United

- Katsina United 1-2 Ikorodu City

- Rivers United 0-1 Bayelsa United

- Lobi Stars 3-1 Abia Warriors

- Enyimba 0-0 Remo Stars

- Plateau United 0-0 Enugu Rangers

- Shooting Stars 3-0 El-Kanemi

With four away victories this week, the NPFL remains fiercely competitive as clubs across the board fight for crucial points in the season’s intense race.