Enugu Rangers are now among the front runners for the NPFL title after they recorded a massive 3-0 win at champions Akwa United, just as Lobi Stars sacked coach Eddy Dombraye after they sunk into the relegation zone.
Rangers are now third on the table with 31 points from 18 matches, eight points behind leaders Rivers United.
“It was a good match which we came here to win and got the win, but I wished it was another team we beat in their home like this and not Akwa United as I still feel a part of me here in Uyo,” said Rangers coach Abdul Maikaba, who previously handled the Uyo outfit.
“They gave us a good fight but we had our plans coming into this game and it worked well for us.
“No doubt, the pitch helped us to carry out our plans and I am happy we got the win to keep us within a distance from the pacesetters.”
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Plateau United stayed within striking distance of the league leaders after they held home team Enyimba to a 1-1 draw.
Plateau United now have 38 points.
It was a big result for Plateau United with Enyimba fans chanting for embattled coach Finidi George to be sacked for the coach of the Jos club, Fidelis Ilechukwu, to replace him.
Coach Stanley Eguma said it was a good birthday gift for him as Rivers United held hosts Gombe United to a scoreless draw.
At the other end of the table, Lobi Stars promptly fired coach Dombraye after they fell 2-1 at home to Abia Warriors.
The Makurdi club are now 17th on the table with 19 points, a point from safety.
Katsina United eased relegation fears courtesy of a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists.
They have 20 points from 18 matches, a point outside the drop zone.
All the results
Kwara United 2 Heartland 1
Sunshine Stars 2 Dakkada 1
Katsina United 1 Wikki 0
Lobi 1 Abia Warriors 2
Akwa United 0 Enugu Rangers 3
Gombe United 0 Rivers United 0
Nasarawa United 1 MFM 1
3SC 1 Kano Pillars 0
