Today, Enugu Rangers consolidated top position in the NPFL courtesy of a 2-0 home win over Sunshine Stars, while defending champions Enyimba climbed to second place on the back of a comprehensive 5-0 home demolition of Kano Pillars.
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Doma Utd with an away win today v Akwa Utd
Niger Tornadoes pressing the necks of Bendel Insurance in Benin (0-3 HT)
Remo Stars win a precious away point v Gombe Utd
Lobi Stars with an away point v Sporting Lagos
Away teams sef dey pick points for NPFL pic.twitter.com/4MhIrZ3A5S
Kalu Nweke grabbed the opening goal for ‘The Flying Antelopes’ on 40 minutes, before Ifeanyi Onyebuchi made it 2-0 in the 71st minute for them to dim Sunshine Stars and stay at the summit with 51 points from 28 matches.
Super Eagles interim coach Finidi George got Enyimba back to winning ways in fine style after they humbled visiting Kano Pillars 3-0 with a brace by Joseph Atule as well as goals from NPFL leading scorer Chijoke Mbaoma, Eze Ekwutoziam and Muyiwa Alade.
‘The People’s Elephant’ now have 48 points with a game in hand.
Lobi Stars stayed among the front runners in third place when they held Sporting Lagos to a 1-1 draw on the road.
Sporting Lagos took the lead with a goal by Junior Lokosa after 33 minutes of action, before Lobi Stars drew level in the 61st minute through Samuel Tiza.
Doma United stunned hosts Akwa United after they held on to an eighth minute strike by Emmanuel Jesam, just as Bayelsa United left it late to stop visitors Heartland and Abia Warriors piped Plateau United 1-0.
In the later kick-off games Shooting Stars beat Kwara United 2-0, while home team Bendel Insurance fell 3-1 to Niger Tornadoes.
