NPFL: Sunshine Hold 3SC In Southwest Derby As Remo Stars Unbeaten Run Continues

NPFL: Sunshine Hold 3SC In Southwest Derby As Remo Stars Unbeaten Run Continues Omolagba Oluwayemi Shooting Stars Poor performance in the season continue following a 2-2 draw with Sunshine Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba Ibadan on Sunday, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The rivalry between arguably the two best teams in Southwest always generates lot of tension before, during and after the game and match-day 6 encounter was no exception as fans enjoyed the beauty of Southwest football although the home fans were not happy with the eventual outcome of the match. Gafar Olafimihan put the Oluyole Warriors (Shooting Stars) ahead from the penalty spot in the 21st minute before Afeez Ajagbe pull the Owena Whales (Sunshine Stars) level in the 40th minute. The game ended with the score even in the first half, and the second half resumed with hostilities from both sides. Deji Ayeni's Sunshine Stars dominated proceedings in the second half with his fast attacker's terrorising the shaky Shooting Stars defense and his tactics paid off when one of his two introduction in the second half Patrick Ebonam scored what will definitely be one of this season's goal contender. With some section of the home fans booing their team, Wasiu Alalade saved them from what could've been a difficult evening with his volley in the 71st minute hitting the right right pole of the goalkeeper before finding it way into the net. It was indeed a what a derby should be as it finished Shooting Stars 2, Sunshine Stars 2, at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba Ibadan. In Bauchi, Remo Stars continued their impressive start to the season with their second away win from 3 away trips. The Gbenga Ogunbote led side defeated Wikki Tourist right there in Bauchi to extend their unbeaten run to six while also maintaining their lead on top of the log. Rivers United spanked Kwara United 3-0 to keep pressure on leaders, Remo Stars who are two points ahead of them. Fidelis Ilechukwu's Plateau United recorded the biggest win in the league this season as they slaughtered Dakkada FC 5-0 in Jos. Nasarawa United came out victorious in the North Central derby as they pip Lobi Stars in Lafia. Abia Warriors beat Heartland 1-0 in the South East derby while Kano Pillars returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in the Northern derby. MFM FC continued where they left off two weeks ago as they capitulate 2-0 away to Enugu Rangers.