NPFL Matchday 35 Roundup: Kano Pillars, Lobi Record Win, As MFM FC Sink Deeper

NPFL Matchday 35 Roundup: Pillars, Lobi Stars Record Win, As MFM FC Sink Deeper

Sampson Adedeji

MFM FC Matchday 35 loss to Sunshine Stars in a Southwest Derby could mean confirmation to the Olukoya Boys relegation even with three matches to end the season.

The Lagos-based team have been inconsistent since the start of the season leading them to swim in the relegation waters.

Azeez Ajagbe and Ike Brandon gave the host the lead while David Uduka reduced the deficit.

In Markudi, Chinoso Okonkwo 11th minute goal ensured Lobi Stars victory over Dakkada FC.

Kano Pillars beat visiting Rangers 1-0 with Rabiu Ali netting the only goal of the game from the spot in the 51st minute.

The Oriental Derby in Aba didn't live up to it's hype, after Enyimba International were held to a goalless draw by Heartland FC of Owerri.

Abia Warrior came from a two goals down to hold Shooting Stars of Ibadan to a 2-2 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

Champion River United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nasarawa United.

Sunday Okereke opened the scoring for Nasarawa United in the 5th minute before substitute Sikiru Olatunbosun levelled the game in the 80th minute. Tochukwu Michael's 90th minute penalty-handed the host the maximum points.

The game between Katsina United and Remo Stars which stood at 2-2 and suspended for some minutes due to crowd violence, but it later ended in a five-goal thriller after Emmanuel Mathew put the icing on the cake in the seventh minute of added time.

Full Results

Akwa United 2-1 Plateau United

Niger Tornadoes 4-0 Kwara United

Shooting Stars 2-2 Abia Warrior

Enyimba 0-0 Heartland

Nasarawa United 2-1 River United

Sunshine Stars 2-1 MFM FC

Lobi Stars 1-0 Dakkada

Kano Pillars 1-0 Rangers

Gombe United 2-1 Wikki Tourists

Katsina United 3-2 Remo Stars