Nigeria, Dec. 4 -- Two tightly contested fixtures produced narrow but significant victories on Wednesday as some key rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matches were decided in Ibadan and Port Harcourt.

Shooting Stars claimed South West derby honours over Remo Stars in Ibadan, while Rivers United scored at the death to overcome Kano Pillars in Port Harcourt. The results led to subtle yet essential shifts in the standings, particularly in the top half of the table.

Shooting Stars delivered a composed performance at the Lekan Salami Stadium, securing a 1-0 victory in the rescheduled Matchday 13 derby.

The encounter, always rich in rivalry and intensity, was settled by Ismail Ayodele's smart 35th-minute finish-his second goal in a...