Soccernet.ng brings the major highlights of an action-packed matchday 35 in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League season. A 1-1 draw between Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes kicked the matchday off to a scintillating start.
An Ismaila Nasir own goal gave Niger Tornadoes the lead before NPFL legend, 43-year-old Rabiu Ali equalized for Kano Pillars. Katsina United put four past Gombe United to confirm the relegation of Isa Pantami’s side. Michael Ibe broke the deadlock, and Andrew Idoko also got on the scoresheet before Samson Olasupo’s brace added the icing on the cake for the Katsina faithful.
Plateau United sealed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kwara United at the New Jos Stadium. Alexander Enejo put the home side ahead on the half-hour mark before Daniel Barnabas sealed all three points in the 92nd minute. Abia Warriors and Bendel Insurance played out the only goalless draw of matchday 35, while Lobi Stars defeated Remo Stars in a five-goal thriller.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s men were hoping to take advantage of any slip-up between Rangers and Enyimba, but they skidded away in Benue, losing 3-2 to the home side. Sporting Lagos bottled a two-goal lead in Port-Harcourt, as Bayelsa United staged an incredible comeback in their fight for top-flight survival. Jonathan Alukwu put the noisy Lagosians two-goals up with a quick-fire brace, but three minutes later, Bassey John returned the favour for Bayelsa United, with the game ending in a draw.
10-man Heartland secure.
