Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Defending champions Remo Stars climbed to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves on Sunday.

Samson Olasupo's 77th-minute strike made the difference in Abeokuta, pushing the Sky Blue Stars to seven points from three matches, ahead of Wikki Tourists on the number of goals scored.

In Bauchi, Wikki Tourists edged Abia Warriors 1-0 courtesy of Jonathan Mairiga's second-half effort.

The result kept them level on points with Remo Stars but behind on goals scored.

Niger Tornadoes also impressed, beating Bayelsa United 1-0 with Ismail Sarki's 27th-minute goal securing their second win of the season.

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