Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- Plateau United delivered the standout result of Matchday 8 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 4-0 thrashing of Kano Pillars, while Rangers International retained top spot after rescuing a late 2-2 draw against Barau FC.

Rangers moved to 17 points from eight matches, just one point ahead of Rivers United, who maintained their unbeaten start with a goalless draw against Abia Warriors.

Plateau United climbed to third place with 14 points following their emphatic victory, while Sporting Lagos, Warri Wolves and Nasarawa United also recorded important wins in an eventful round of fixtures.

Plateau United produced one of their most convincing performances of the campaign, scoring four goals without...