Shooting Stars thumped Lobi Stars 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, to join NPFL title race.

Former Lobi attacker Alex Aghahowa gave Shooting Stars a bright start to the game by scoring inside opening three minutes.

Douglas Achiv then light up the packed Lekan Salami Stadium with the second of the game in the 75th-minute.

Following the win, 3SC moved to 4th position on the league table — two points behind Lobi Stars in the third.

The Oluyole Warriors are now in the race for a continental spot and five points behind League leaders, Rangers.

At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Bendel Insurance came from a goal down to beat Kano Pillars 2-1, and ended a run of four matches without a win.

Also, Kwara United secured a 2-1 win away with over bottom placed Gombe United, while Akwa United defeated the free-scoring Niger Tornadoes 4-1, boost chances of beating the drop.