NPFL Roundup: MFM FC Secure 1st Away win, FC Ifeanyi Ubah Record 6th Clean Sheet, Kada City Back To Winning Ways

NPFL Roundup: MFM FC Secure 1st Away win, FC Ifeanyi Ubah Record 6th Clean Sheet, Kada City Back To Winning Ways

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FC Ifeanyi Ubah came back from their home loss to Abia Warriors to defeat Gombe United 2-0 in one of the 2019 NPFL match-day 7 played on Wednesday across the country. Ikenna Cooper put the host ahead in the 73rd minute before Nonso Nzediegwu compounded Gombe United woes as he increased the tally in the 94th minute.

Abia Warriors continued their impressive form after a slow start to the season. Having won defeated inform FC Ifeanyi Ubah on the road in match-day 6 game, Abia Warriors on Wednesday pipped Heartland FC 1-0 in NPFL Week 7 tie. Samson Obi 25th minute goal was all the host needed to get the much-needed win.

Meanwhile, Rivers United were not strong enough to record at least a goal against stubborn Kwara United as the match ended in a stalemate.

Former NPFL champions, Kano Pillars lost 2-1 to Go Round FC in a tension soaked game. Akaba Otega 33rd minute strike and Adeseun Adelani 51st minute goal put the host ahead before ageless Kano Pillars star, Rabiu Ali reduced the tally in the 45th minute.

In Oshogbo, Adeniji Kabir 13th minute volley was enough for MFM FC to record their first away win in the Nigeria top flight league.

In Kaduna, at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, newly promoted Kada City FC outscored El-Kanemi 2-1 to clinch the maximum three points in three goals thriller.

Abubakar Umar opened the scoring for the host in the 16th minute before Anayo Iwuala restored parity in the 69th minute. In a dramatic fashion, Kabir Sanusi put the 'Pride of Kaduna' ahead in the 90th minute as his decisive shot left El-Kanemi goalkeeper with no choice than to watch the ball into the net.

However, the two Nigeria's representative in the continent, Rangers International and Lobi Stars slug it out at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Thursday in one of the 2019 NPFL match-day 7.

NPFL Week 7 Results in Full

FC Ifeanyiubah 2-0 Gombe Utd
Ikenna Cooper 73’, Nonso Nzediegwu 90+4'

Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland
Samson Obi 25’

Rivers United 0-0 Kwara United

Go Round 2-1 Kano Pillars
Akaba Otega 33’, Adeseun Adelani 51’ – Rabiu Ali 45+5’

Remo Stars 0-1 MFM
Adeniji Kabir 13’

Kada City 2-1 El-Kanemi
Anayo Iwuala 69’, Kabiru Sanusi 90’ - Abubakar Umar 16’