NPFL: Akwa United Tame Lobi Stars 1-0, As Rangers Thump Kwara United 3-0

Lobi Stars’ fight against relegation suffered a setback yesterday after they lost 0-1 to Akwa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) MatchDay 25 fixture played in Uyo, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Despite the loss, the ‘Pride of Benue’ are still 16th on the log with 26 points from 25 matches while the title holders maintained their unbeaten run since the arrival of their new technical adviser, Deji Ayeni from Sunshine Stars.

Babatunde Bello’s 39th minute strike gave the Promise Keepers all three points in the game

At the Pantami Stadium, Gombe United defeated Katsina United 1-0.

Abdulazeez Yusuf scored the winning goal for the hosts on six minutes.

At the Awka township stadium, title contenders, Enugu Rangers whitewashed Kwara United 3-0 with all the goals coming in the first half of the match.

Ossy Martins opened the scoring for Rangers in the 4th minute and bagged his brace in the 18th minute before Chidiebere Nwobodo sealed victory for Rangers with the third goal in the 15th minute.

Week 25 matches will continue today as Plateau United host Remo Stars, Enyimba travel to Ibadan to face 3SC, Wikki Tourists entertain troubled Heartland in Bauchi while table topper, Rivers United battle Tornadoes in Port-Harcourt.