Ikorodu City were unstoppable at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos on Wednesday evening as they hammered Kano Pillars 4-1 with three of the goals coming from corner kicks making it four goals in two games from set pieces.
Salau Yusuf got two assists with Shola Adelani and Harrison Austin converting the corner kicks while Austin turned from goal scorer to assist provider with the third corner kicks that was put in the net by Rabiu Ali for an own goal.
Abba Adam had reduced the scoreline to 2-1 in the first half but Ayomide Cole secured the handsome win with the fourth goal in the second half to end the game 4-1.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars came from two goals down against Abia Warriors to secure a 3-2 win that maintained their lead at the top of the table.
Goals from Adebayo Olamilekan, Ibrahim Jabaar and Frank Mawuena turned the game around for the home team after conceding two quick goals from Ayodele Ezekiel and Anthony Ijoma.
It was a back-to-back defeat for champions, Rangers as they were beaten 2-1 away to El-Kanemi Warriors. Rangers had lost 2-1 at home against Niger Tornadoes in their last game.
Bayelsa United also drubbed Sunshine Stars 4-1 in Yenegoa while it ended 1-1 between Akwa United and Lobi Stars in Uyo.
