Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was the hero as Kano Pillars rallied to beat Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.
Abdullahi Musa gave Pillars the lead in the 81st minute, while Handsome Surveyor restored parity for the visitors one minute from time.
Musa however netted the winning goal for home team on the stroke of 90 minutes.
Pillars moved clear of the relegation zone following the hard-earned victory.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars also boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes.
Experienced striker Victor Mbaoma gave the Sky Blue Stars the lead on 10 minutes.
It was Mbaoma’s 12th league goal of the campaign.
Olamilekan Adedayo and Samuel Anakwe got the other goals for Remo Stars.
The win lifted the Usman Abdallah side to 16th position.
Rangers returned to the summit courtesy of a 2-1 victory over oriental rivals, Enyimba, in Enugu.
Wonah Williams gave Enyimba the lead four minutes after the break.
Chidozie Iwundu equalised for Rangers in the 61st minute, while Ifeanyi Onyebuchi netted the winning goal for the Flying Antelopes seven minutes later.
Full Results
Wikki 1-2 Insurance
Plateau 1-1 Kun Khalifat
El-Kanemi 1-2 3SC
Kwara Utd 2-1 Barau
Remo Stars 3-0 Tornadoes
Rangers 2-1 Enyimba
Katsina Utd 3-2 Bayelsa Utd
Abia Warriors 2-1 Ikorodu City
Kano Pillars 2-1 Rivers Utd
Nasarawa Utd 3-0 Wolves
NPFL: Ahmed Musa bags winner for Kano Pillars, Rangers back on top
NPFL: Ahmed Musa bags winner for Kano Pillars, Rangers back on top
