The Digest:
Matchday 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) saw Kano Pillars escape the relegation zone with a commanding 3-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors, leaping to 16th position with 32 points. League leaders Ikorodu City were held to a 1-1 home draw by Bayelsa United but maintained their slender lead at the summit. Second-placed Rangers International of Enugu failed to capitalise, playing out a goalless draw against Katsina United. Other results: Abia Warriors defeated Kwara United 1-0; Kun Khalifa beat Niger Tornadoes 2-0; Nasarawa United claimed a 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance; Plateau United thrashed Shooting Stars 4-1; and Rivers United drew 1-1 with Enyimba.
Key Points:
- Kano Pillars' vital win breathes life into their survival hopes.
- Ikorodu City's dropped points but maintained lead as rivals also faltered.
- Relegation battlers gain hope, while title race remains open.
- This signals the intense competition at both ends of the table.
- The timing, with 27 games played, shapes run-in.
Sources: Leadership, NPFL
