NPFL: Dakkada Thrash Akwa United, As Shooting Secure Valuable Away Point

NPFL: Dakkada Thrash Akwa United, As Shooting Secure Valuable Away Point

Sampson Adedeji

Action continues in the 2nd day of the matchday 34 of the Nigeria Professional Football League with Dakkada brightening their hopes of surviving relegation, BSNsports.com.ng report

The relegation threatened Dakkada proved too much for their local rival Akwa United in the Uyo derby as they defeated them 3-1.

Samuel Amadi put the Promise Keeper ahead in the 39th minute before Etido Dan drew the host level in the 42nd minute.

Aniekan Ekpe put the host ahead in the 54th minute before Edidong Ezekiel sealed the full points for Dakkada.

In Bauchi, Shooting Stars secured a valuable away points after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Wikki Tourists.

Opeoluwa Oluwafemi put the Oluyole Warrior in front in the 53rd minute while Ibrahim Guda equalized for Wikki in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.

Former league top scorer Junior Lokosa's 29th-minute goal ensured maximum points for Kwara United against Sunshine Stars of Akure in Ilorin.

Despite Victor Mbaoma scoring the opening goal for Enyimba FC, MFM FC of Lagos came from behind to secure a 2-1 win.

Matchday 34 Results.

Rangers 0-0 Rivers United

Abia Warrior 3-2 Kano Pillars

Heartland 1-0 Katsina United

Kwara United 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Dakkada FC 3-1 Akwa United

MFM 2-1 Enyimba

Wikki Tourists 1-1 Shooting Stars

Plateau United 1-1 Gombe United

Tornadoes 1-0 Nasarawa United

Remo Stars 3-1 Lobi Stars