Newscenter Media News Ikorodu City defeated Sunshine Stars 2-1 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday.
Shola Adelani had given Ikorodu City the lead before Chigozie Iwundu equalised in first half stoppage time.
Rivio Ayemnwere then netted the winning goal for the home side deep into stoppage time, as they sealed a big derby victory.
Elsewhere, Bashir Usman scored the only goal of the game to help Rangers defeat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium in Minna.
It was a return to winning ways for the holders, who lost 1-0 away to Shooting Stars last week.
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Elsewhere, four-time champions Kano Pillars defeated El-kanemi Warriors 1-0 in the North West derby, thanks to a 37th-minute effort by Umar Al Amin.
Katsina United also saw off Nasarawa United 1-0 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with Azeez Falolu netting the winning goal on 17 minutes.
In other NPFL games on Sunday, Lobi Stars and Heartland played goalless, while Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Akwa United.
FULL RESULTS
3SC 1-0 Kwara Utd
Remo Stars 2-1 Akwa Utd
Tornadoes 0-1 Rangers
Lobi 0-0 Heartland
Katsina Utd 1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Ikorodu City 2-1 Sunshine Stars
El-Kanemi 1-0 Kano Pillars
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