NPFL: Teams Hit Twenty-Seven Goals On Match Day 27 Of The NPFL

NPFL: Teams Hit Twenty-Seven Goals On Match Day 27 Of The NPFL By Omolagba Oluwayemi Match day 27 of the Nigeria Professional Football League recorded a total of 27 goals across nine centers as the top of the table clash between Kano Pillars and Akwa United suffered a set back due to field invasion by fans, BSNSports.com.ng reports. It was a goal feast in Bauchi as Wikki Tourist prevented FC Ifeanyi Ubah from recording what could've been the best ever comeback in the history of the league. Yahaya Nazifi's hattrick (42', 47', 58') and one from Manu Garba (53') gave Wikki Tourist a comfortable 4-0 lead and when many was thinking it's now about how many Wikki will score more, FC Ifeanyi Ubah produced what would've been an amazing and historical comeback had they scored one more goal before the final whistle. Ekene Awazie scored twice (73', 88') to reduce the deficit to two for the Anambra Warriors and Nonso Nzediegwu scored the third for Ifeanyi Ubah to leave the final scores at 4-3. It's arguably one of the best display by both sides this season. Adamawa United defeated Rivers United 2-0, a result many still cannot believe as Adamawa United have spent the whole season in the last position on the log and have found it difficult to win games. [caption id="attachment_49076" align="alignnone" width="720"] MD 27 Results of the 2020/21 NPFL Season[/caption] Enugu Rangers returned Sunshine Stars to where they'd been since the ending of January beating them by 4 goals to 1 at the Cathedral. The Akure Gunners who managed to end their 18 games winless streak on Wednesday with a 1-0 defeat of Dakkada FC capitulated against Rangers Int'l. Ifeanyi Nweke (5'), Israel Abia (25'), Godspower Aniefiok (35') and Ibrahim Olawoyin (47') all gave Rangers a commanding 4-0 lead before Sunshine Stars got a consolation in the from the spot through Ifeagwu Ojukwu in 52nd minute. Enyimba of Aba suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat to Kastina United in Kastina. The People's Elephant failed to come to the party as they found themselves 3 goals down in the first half although got one back in the second half. A 77th penalty at the Ilorin Township Stadium gave Kwara United a slim 1-0 win over MFM FC while Heartland defeated Jigawa Golden Stars 2-1. Abia Warriors and Nasarawa United recorded a similar 2-0 win over Lobi Stars and Plateau United respectively while Warri Wolves suffered a 1-0 home to Dakkada FC. Top of the table clash between Kano Pillars and Akwa United was suspended towards the end of the match as fans of Kano Pillars invaded the pitch after their team's goal was ruled out for an offside. The match will be completed 8am on Monday.