Get Guardian on GoogleShooting Stars recorded their biggest win yet of the season as the hosts won the battle of the Warriors at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday evening.
The Oluyole Warriors sought a response after dropping points in the Southwest Derby against Ikorodu City despite going 2 nil up within the half hour.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors were looking to end their four-game winless run, but it extended to five as the Oluyole Warriors put their guests to the sword.
Shooting Stars raced to a 3-0 lead at halftime in a scintillating display of command to the delight of their home fans.
Damilola Akintola scored the first goal in the eighth minute before Sodiq Ibrahim doubled the lead in the 41st. Ibrahim scored again before the break to put the hosts in firm control of the tie.
Abia Warriors pulled a goal back in the 80th minute, but Issa Yusuf restored the three-goal cushion as Shooting Stars sealed a 4-1 win as they move to the top half of the table with 15 points after 10 matches.
Meanwhile, the top-of-the-table clash between Rivers United and reigning champions Enugu Rangers ended in a draw in Port Harcourt.
Chijioke Mbaoma scored the opener in the 18th minute as the hosts headed to the break with a narrow advantage.
However, veteran striker Godwin Obaje restored parity a few minutes after the restart to register his third goal of the season.
Rangers were reduced to 10 men in the final quarter of the match but held on to seal a point.
The crunch tie ended a goal apiece, which leaves Rivers United on top of the league with 18 points, the same as Enugu Rangers, who have two games outstanding.
Bendel Insurance secured the only away win of matchday 11as they beat Kwara United 2-1 in Ilorin to move into the top four with 18 points from 10 matches.
Enyimba beat Kun Khalifa but remain in the relegation zone as well as Abia Warriors, Ranchers Bees and Inter Lagos.
NPFL matchday 11 results
Enyimba 1-0 Kun Khalifat
Inter Lagos 1-1 Ranchers Bees
Kano Pillars 2-0 Nasarawa United
Katsina United 2-1 Sporting Lagos
Kwara United 1-2 Bendel Insurance
Plateau United 1-1 Warri Wolves
Rivers United 1-1 Rangers International
Shooting Stars 4-1 Abia Warriors
