The Matchday Four of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL produced an intriguing outcome from both groups, with the opening two matches played on Saturday heralded the match week with a contrasting results where Rivers United showed champions character with a 2-1 comeback win over Dakkada in Uyo.
Two quick goals from Nyima Nwagua and Naibe Akpesiri canceled out an early goal from Isaac George for the hosts and gave Rivers their second consecutive wins in the new season.
Bendel Insurance continued their bright start to new life in the NPFL as they dispatched another strong side, Remo Stars by 3-0 in Benin.
Goals from the league poster boys Imade Osarenkhoe who is topping the scorers' chart with four goals, and the other from Sarki Ismael and Austin Ogunye were all Insurance needed to keep the momentum up in the season.
Meanwhile, Sunday games followed almost similar path to that of Saturday with interesting results.
Enyimba recorded a commanding 3-0 home win over Kwara United in Aba with a brace coming from Emeka Obioma and the other from Ademola Adebambo who was making his debut for the People's Elephants.
The victory for Enyimba overshadowed the heroic reception given to former Enyimba goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba who was returning to town with his new team, Kwara United.
The result also means the Harmony Boys are still in search of their first goal of the season after four league matches.
Lobi Stars went in the same path as Enyimba with a convincing 3-0 win over Bayelsa United in Jos.
League sensation, Kumaga Suur increase his season's goal tally to three after registering a brace from the match while Abba Umar scored the tried goal of the match making it his second of the season.
Sunshine Stars held on to claim match points against Abia Warriors following 1-0 win in Akure.
Its the first win for the Coach Edith Agoye led side who are still unbeaten in the league following three draws recorded in their opening three games played.
The lone goal came in the first half as when Olasupo Samson was at the end of a brilliant team moves by the hosts. The match would have produced more goals no thanks to incredible goalkeeping from goalkeepers of both teams.
Same scoreline was recorded in the encounter between Akwa United and Plateau United but with a different scoring moments. While there was am early goal in Akure, Akwa had to wait till last eight minutes of the game to beat Plateau in the game of Uniteds.
James Ajako scored a spectacular volley following a commotion around Plateau's goal from a corner kick.
Ajako's goal, his second of the season was enough to give Coach Deji Ayeni his second consecutive win of the season following a commanding victory over Nasarawa United last weekend.
Shooting Stars had to wait till last quarter of the match before scoring the lone goal that earned them their first win of the season against Elkanemi Warriors.
Coach Gbenga Ogunbote side were expected to take the league by the storm following their impressive form in the preseason.
However, they find themselves in a difficult position in the league proper. Elkanemi's visit was a needed win for the Oluyole Warriors and they did all they could to break the boys from Maiduguri.
It was the combination of two substitutes, Ayo Adejubu and Tiza Samuel that gave Shooting the goal which the former buried well from close range.
Nasarawa United went to Gombe on the back of three match ultimatum given the team by the government and it seems to be the tonic needed by the team as they held on to secure a point against Gombe United.
Experienced striker, Chinedu Ohanachom shot the Solid Miners in front with deft finish in the 24th minutes.
The visitors were almost running away with match points until added time when a player of Gombe United was upended in the box and a penalty was awarded to the hosts which Taiye Yusuf dispatched it well beyond the reach of Ameh Godwin in goal for Nasarawa United.
The last two games of the week ended in a draw and without producing a goal. Struggling Enugu Rangers forced Niger Tornadoes to a draw in Kaduna, a result Coach Abdu Maikaba could hang on to with the Flying Antelopes.
Newly promoted Doma United got a morale boosting draw at Wikki Tourist following a disappointing result last weekend.
Bendel Insurance will still be leading the Group A with their 100 percent records in the league while Rivers United will now lead the Group B following an impressive win on the road.
There are likely changes on the log by the end of Matchday Five billed for midweek across centers.
The top three teams from both groups will make it to the playoffs that will determine the eventual champions.
