Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) kicked off with fierce competition across the match venues this weekend.

Eight matches saw six home victories, two draws, and 15 goals scored.

Continuing their impressive form, Sporting Lagos secured their second consecutive win with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance.

Tochukwu Michael's free-kick in the 56th minute proved decisive, breaking down a resilient Insurance side.

Goalkeeper Christian Nwoke kept his second clean sheet in a row, solidifying his position.

At the Cathedral, Enugu Rangers edged out Akwa United 1-0 thanks to Kazeen Ogunleye's strike in the 47th minute.

This victory propelled them to the seventh position in the league sta...