Bendel Insurance have dealt Nigeria Premier Football League leaders Rivers United a setback after securing a 2-1 victory in Benin City.

In other matches, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Southwest derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, while Nasarawa United defeated former champions Enyimba 1-nil in Lafia.

The results leave Rivers United with work to do as the title race continues, while Nasarawa United will take confidence from their victory and Enyimba must regroup after another defeat.