Leaders Remo Stars further underlined their title credentials after a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars in Ikenne on Saturday.. The Sky Blue Stars have amassed 48 points from 23 games.. The Ikenne club are now unbeaten in their last eight league games.. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side took an early lead through Sikiru Alimi.. Alimi slotted the ball into the net in the fifth minute after he was teed by Seun Ogunribide.. Read Also: Championship: Dele-Bashiru On Target In Watford’s Draw At Sunderland. Remo Stars piled more pressure on the visitors but had to wait until the 40th minute before Ibrahim Abubakar doubled the advantage.. Abubakar guided the ball home after Pillars goalkeeper parried Alimi’s shot into his path.. Kano Pillars reduced the deficit in first half stoppage time, with Abba Adam nodding home Abdullahi Ali’s cross.. In Maiduguri, El-kanemi Warriors defeated Nasarawa United 1-0.. Umar Al Amin scored the decisive goal one minute before the half hour mark.. By Adeboye Amosu
