NPFL Review: Yobe Stars relegated, El-Kanemi Warriors suffer first home defeat in three years
In Jos, Plateau United moved out of the relegation zone for the first time this season after they came back from behind to beat Nasarawa United 2-1 at New Jos Road Stadium.
They are now in second place with 31 points from 19 games, while Go Round have slipped to the ninth spot and into the drop zone with 25 points. Enyimba have slipped to the third spot with 29 points from 19 games, ahead of their next game with Remo Stars in Sagamu. In the star match for the weekend, a 10-man Lobi Stars team secured a vital 1-0 win against Enugu Rangers at the Aper Aku Stadium.
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