NPFL Roundup: Enyimba Edge Rivers, Akwa Outsmart Go-Round; Kastina Utd, Heartland Win

NPFL: Enyimba Edge Rivers, Akwa Outsmart Go-Round; Kastina Utd, Heartland Win

By Abidoye Babatunde

Akwa United won their first game of the season with a 3-0 triumph over Go Round at Goodwill International stadium, Uyo.

Christopher Lolo put Promise Keepers upfront in the 47th minute.

Ndifreke Effiong doubles the lead in uyo at 53rd minutes while Ubong Friday smash in the third goal 70th minutes for the Promise Keepers, in other to relieve the Brazilian Coach Rafael Everton pressure.

Enyimba bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Rivers United in Aba.

Abdulrahmam Bashir and Wasiu Alalade scored both goals at 37th and 87th respectively.

Chijoke Akuneto scored the decisive goal for MFM with an assist created by Mubarak Said.

The Olukoya Boys top the table with nine points from five matches in Group A.

Sunshine Stars also secured a 2-1 home win against Remo Stars in the South West derby at the Akure Sports Stadium.

Fuad Ekelejuoti was on target for Akure Gunners in the 2nd minute before Bright Akpojuvwevwo Level terms three minutes later for the visitors. Alaba Adeniyi scored the match winner in the 57th minute.

Katsina United piled more pressure on Niger Tornadoes head coach, Bernard Ogbe by handing his side a 3-1 defeat at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium Minna.

Tasiu Lawal with a brace in the 51st and 67th minutes. Eric Frimpong’s 90th minute spot kick reduced the tally for Ikon Allah Boys.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah unbeaten run came to an end after a 2-1 home loss to Abia Warriors in their oriental derby.

Emmanuel Ugwuka open scoring for Anambra Warriors ahead in the third minute.

Samson Obi level terms for Ochendo Boys late in the first half with Shedrack Asiegbu scoring the winner in the 59th minute.

El-Kanemi Warriors recorded a slim 2-1 home win against Yobe Desert Stars in Maiduguri.

Abubakar Umar put Borno Armies upfront in the 21st minute, while Abdulahi Usman levelled up for Deserts in the 38th minute. Veteran Midfilder Isiaka Olawale scored from the spot in the 69th minute to give ElKanemi the edge over Deserts.

Gombe United were held to a goalless draw by Plateau United in Pantami Stadium.

Kano Pillars enjoyed a comfortable winning at the Sani Abacha Stadium with a 3-0 thumping of Nasarawa United.

Adamu Hassan with a brace and Chunedu Sunday were all on target for the hosts at 20th, 26th, 34th respectively.

Heartland edge pass Kada City 3-2 in Okigwe.

Samson Nnoshiri open scoring in the 19th minute but the visitors led at half time through goals by Sadiq Suleiman (28th minute) and Anayo Iwuala (33rd minute).

The Naze millionaires levelled up through Papa Idriss own goal in the 52nd minute, while Chinonso Okonkwo’s seal off bright winning for Naze Millionaires in the 55th minute.

NPFL MATCHDAY-6 RESULTS:

MFM 1-0 Wikki Tourists
Enyimba 2-0 Rivers Utd
Sunshine Stars 2-1 Remo Stars
Katsina Utd 3-1 Niger Tornadoes
El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1 Yobe Stars
Akwa Utd 3-0 Go Round
Kano Pillars 3-0 Nasarawa Utd
Gombe Utd 0-0 Plateau Utd
Heartland 3-2 Kada City
Ifeanyi Ubah 1-2 Abia Warriors