Heartland Edge Sunshine Stars As 3SC Holds Rangers In Awka

Heartland Edge Sunshine Stars As 3SC Holds Rangers In Awka

Sampson Adedeji

Heartland FC continue their fight for survival in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League season as they secured a narrow win against Sunshine Stars, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The lone strike from Adejoh Onogwa in the 37th minute ensured that the Naze Millionaire secured a valuable 3 points against the Akure Gunners.

Shooting Stars recorded a surprise 2-2 away draw against Rangers International in Akwa.

It was the Flying Antelope that raced to a two goal lead via strikes from Shedrack Asiegbu and Chidiebere Nwobodo while a brace from Moses Omodumueke late in the game gave the Oluyole Warrior something to rejoice about.

Earlier in the day, Abia Warriors defeated visiting Gombe United in a five-goal thriller in Okigwe.

After the game was squared up at 2-2 it was Kelechi Chimezie's 90th minute strike that separated both sides.

Goals from Israel Emmanuel and Unwana Asuquo ensured that Dakkada defeated Katsina United 2-0 in Uyo.

The remaining matches will take place on Sunday.