Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars recorded a 1ā0 victory over local rivals Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.
Musa hit the target for Kano Pillars three minutes before the hour mark.
The hard-earned victory lifted Kano Pillars to 15th position on the table with 35 points from 29 games.
Finidi Georgeās Rivers United held on to top spot after a 3ā1 win over Bendel Insurance at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
After a goalless first half, the hosts came alive after the break, scoring through Chigioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi.
The former champions top the standings with 52 points from 27 matches.
In Enugu, champions Remo Stars dropped to the bottom spot after a 4ā1 defeat to Rangers.
Kenneth Igboke scored twice for Rangers, with Chidozie Iwundu and Wisdom Ebirim also on target.
Remo Stars got their goal through Franck Kingue.
Full Results
Kano Pillars 1-0 Barau FC
Plateau United 3-0 Niger Tornadoes
Rangers Intāl 4-1 Remo Stars
Abia Warriors 2-0 Shooting Stars
Warri Wolves 2-1 Enyimba FC
Rivers United 3-1 Insurance
Katsina 1-2 Kwara United
Nasarawa United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Kun Khalifat 1-0 Bayelsa United
NPFL: Musa nets winner for Kano Pillars, Rivers United maintain top spot
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