In some of the matches played yesterday, CAF Champions League campaigners Sunshine Stars of Akure had their stars completely dimmed by Nasarawa United FC of Lafia in a match played in Lokoja, Kogi State.

It took the Lafia-based side which will be making a return to the elite league next season, just 40 minutes to send the 2011/12 NPL runner-up packing from the competition beating the Akure side 3-0.

In Port Harcourt, Dynamite Force of Edo proved too hot for continental ticket seeking Akwa United beating the Uyo based side 2-1.

The free fall of the NPL teams spread to Ijebu Ode where Nigeria National League side, Crown FC of Ogbomoso tamed Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin 1-0 via a second minute goal by Adeyeye Adeyemi.

In Port Harcourt, Dynamite Force of Edo proved too hot for continental ticket seeking Akwa United beating the Uyo based side 2-1

However, Heartland FC, Kwara United, Warri Wolves all saved the face of the elite league teams by winning their matches after being stretched to the limit by their opponents.

Kwara beat Akpabio FC 2-1, Heartland managed a 2-1 triumph over Unicem Rovers while Wolves edged Spotlight of Katsina 4-3.