NPFL Round-Up: Heartland Keeps Survival Hopes Alive As Abia Warriors Stun Tornadoes In Kaduna

NPFL Round-Up: Heartland Keeps Survival Hopes Alive As Abia Warriors Stun Tornadoes In Kaduna 

Precious Oham 

Heartland FC returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 home win over Plateau United in a match day 36 NPFL encounter, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Suraju Lawal's brace in both halves gave the Naze Millionaires the much-needed relief in their quest to escape the drop.

Abia Warriors, on their part, stunned hosts, Niger Tornadoes with a late goal to snatch a crucial point in Kaduna while Rivers United beat Rangers Internationall at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. 

Relegated Lobi Stars faltered to Nasarawa United by 1-2 at their adopted home ground in Enugu while Enyimba FC beat Kwara United 2-0 in Aba. 

High-flying Ikorodu City managed to secure a 3-2 home win over Bayelsa United in a keenly contested clash decided at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos. 

Other results include; El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance 1-0 Akwa United, Katsina United 1-0 Kano Pillars, 3SC 1-0 Sunshine Stars.