Nigeria, March 30 -- The matchday 11 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) were played across nine centres on Wednesday.

One away win, four home victories and four draws with 22 goals were recorded across the matches played.

The South-Southern derby between Bendel Insurance and Akwa United ended in a 1-1 draw.

Though the Promise Keepers' pushed hard to halt the unbeaten run of the Benin Gunners, they could only share the spoils as the hosts extended their unbeaten run to 11 games this season.

Early goals from Imade Osenrekhoe and Cyril Olisema set the tone for the derby clash, with Bendel Insurance remaining at the top of the Group A table with 25 points, and Akwa United dropping to third place with 19 points.

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