NPFL: Ikorodu City return to winning ways as Rangers, Abia Warriors secure away wins

Newly-promoted Ikorodu City of Lagos, on Sunday, returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after their failure to win the last three games played.
Since defeating Akwa United 4-1 since Match Day 15, the baby of the league has since lost 1-0 against Bayelsa United in Yenegoa, 1-1 at home against Remo Stars before losing their game away to Abia Warriors 2-0.
On Sunday, the team faceoff in another Southwest derby and the match was already heading to a draw before a late minute penalty.
Shola Adelani with a fantastic strike gave the home team the lead in a match played behind close doors, but Sunshine Stars equalized with a goal through Iwundu Chidozie in the first half added time as the half ended 1-1.
Both teams failed to get the winner until the sixth minute of the added time when substitute Cole Ayomide was brought down in box, with the referee awarding the home team a penalty.
The visitors protested the decision for more than seven minutes before returning to the pitch, allowing Rivio Ayemwenre to score from the spot and secure a 2-1 win for the home team.
Meanwhile, defending champion of the league, Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes away from home on Sunday, joining Abia Warriors who had earlier defeated Bayelsa United 1-0 on Saturday as the two teams with away wins for the weekend.
In other games for the weekend, El-Kanemi Warriors defeated Kano Pillars 1-0 as Katsina United defeated Nasarawa United 1-0 with the game between Lobi Stars and Heartland ending goalless.
Shooting Stars and Remo Stars also secured 1-0 and 2-1 win against Kwara United and Akwa United respectively.