NPFL: Kwara United Maul Nasarawa United, As Niger Tornadoes Confirm MFM Relegation

NPFL: Kwara United Maul Nasarawa United, As Niger Tornadoes Confirm MFM Relegation

Sampson Adedeji

Remo Stars defeated Enyimba International to be in better position in picking the CAF Inter-club competition ticket while Niger Tornadoes defeat to MFM FC confirmed the Olukoya Boys relegation, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

The Lagos based team have been having a topsy-turvy performance since the start of the season and their 1-2 defeat to Ikon Allah boys was the last nail on the coffin.

Munir Idris opened the scoring for the away side in the 22nd minute before Chukwudi Ekeocha leveled for the host in the 63rd minute.

Jonas Emmanuel 90th minute strike sealed the hope of survival for the Church boys.

At the Ilorin Township stadium, it was Jide Fatokun who netted the opening goal in the 13th minute before Samad Kadiri doubled the lead in the 49th minute.

Former league top scorer, Junior Lokosa sealed the game with a 69th-minute volley and secure a maximum point for the Afonja Warrior.

Champions, Rivers United have to wait until the 90th minute before Ebube Duru's penalty sealed the win for them.

Former champions, Plateau United came from a goal down to beat visiting Lobi Stars 2-1 in Jos.

 Full Time Results

MFM 1-2 Tornadoes

Remo Stars 1-0 Enyimba

Plateau Utd 2-1 Lobi

Wikki 2-0 Akwa Utd

Rivers Utd 1-0 Kano Pillars

Kwara Utd 3-0 Nasarawa Utd

Rangers 2-2 Shooting Stars 

Abia Warrior 3-2 Gombe United

Heartland 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Dakkada 2-0 Katsina United