NPFL: Insurance pip Shooting Stars, Pillars beat Katsina United in derby

Bendel Insurance defeated Shooting Stars 2-0 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Saturday night.

Shooting Stars defender, Ismail Falke, put the ball into his own net to hand Insurance the lead in the 10th minute.

The home team doubled their advantage through Evans Ogbonda 11 minutes from time.

At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars edged their North West rival, Katsina United, 1-0.

Ibrahim Mustapha scored the decisive goal in the 24th minute.

In another fixture, Doma United defeated Bayelsa United 2-0 at the Pantami Stadium.

Andrew Majalisa opened scoring for the Savannah Tigers on 21 minutes.

Charles Terwar added the second two minutes before the hour mark.

The remaining matchday two fixtures will be completed on Sunday.