NPFL: Enyimba Shoot Down Sunshine Stars, As Rivers United Suffer First Defeat

NPFL: Enyimba Shoot Down Sunshine Stars, As Rivers United Suffer First Defeat Sampson Adedeji Enyimba International defeated Sunshine Stars while Rivers United were defeated for the first time this season in the Nigeria Professional Football League, BSNsports.com.ng can report. The hope of Sunshine Stars to redeem their image was dashed at home on Sunday as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Enyimba International. The only goal of the game came from a poor clearance from Mustapha Lawal which bounced Victor Mbaoma before hitting the back of the net. In Jos, Rivers United suffered their first defeat of the season after they lost 1-0 to Plateau United with Akile Jesse scoring the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute. Samad Kadiri 71st minute strike ensured that Kwara United defeated visiting Lobi Stars 1-0 at the Ilorin Township Stadium. Shooting Stars impressive display was brought to a halt on Sunday in Ikenne in the South West derby against Remo Stars. After a scoreless first stanza, Nduka Junior masterclass free-kick sealed the game and points for the host. In Lagos, MFM FC halted its poor run as they held visiting Akwa United to a goalless draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Niger Tornadoes defeated Katsina United 2-1 in Abuja with goal from Ahmadu Liman 20' and Shamusudeen Hashim 24 minutes before Faisal Sani halved the deficit for the away side. Rangers international lived up to the expectations of their coach, Abdu Maikaba as they held Wikki Tourists to a goalless draw in Bauchi. At the end of the matchday 11, 10 goals were scored, 6 home wins, 3 draws and 1 away win