NPFL: MFM pip Insurance, Maintain Top Spot In Group A; Plateau Utd Hold Abia Warriors

BY: Abidoye Babatunde

  MFM maintained top position in the Group A of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 2-0 home win against Bendel Insurance at the Agege Stadium, BSNSports reports. Abisoye Olawale and Michael Ohanu got the goals for the Olukoya Boys in the thrilling encounter. Fidelis Ikechukwu ‘ s men also maintained top spot in the log with 21 points from ten matches. Enyimba stay in second position in the group after playing goalless draw with hosts Sunshine Stars 0-0 in Akure. Wikki Tourists pip Rivers United 2-0 through goals from Abba Umar and Isa Gata. It was the same story in Kastina where Kastina United who pipped Kwara United 2-0. Destiny Ashadi and Martins Usule were both on target for the Changji Boys in the game. In Nnewi, FC IfeanyiUbah maintained first position with a hard fought 1-0 win against Kano Pillars. Uche Ihuarulam shot in the winning goal for Anambra Warriors in the 66th minute. In another match day 11 encounter, Akwa United secure 2-1 away win against Heartland at the Okigwe Township Stadium. Ndifreke Effiong put the promise keepers upfront in the fourth minute. Chijoke Ajoku restore parity for Heartland three minutes before the half hour mark, while Mfon Udoh seal off the winning goal in the 72nd minute. In Maiduguri, hosts El-Kanemi Warriors were held to a goalless draw against Gombe United. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors and Plateau United battled to a 1-1 draw. Oche Salefu gave Plateau United the lead on 51st minutes, while Obi Samson levelled scores for the hosts in the 67th minute. Yobe Desert Stars edge out Go Round 2-0 in Damaturu. Philip Auta got the two goals in the 8th and 57th minutes respectively. Kada City defeated Nasarawa United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. Nura Mohammed and Kabir Sanusi were on target for the home team with Maigishiri Mohammed scoring Nasarawa United only goal of the game.