NPFL: Three On The Bounce For Shooting Stars, Remo, Rivers Unbeaten Still As Plateau Win Away

Sampson Adedeji It was a day to remember for Plateau United as they recorded an away win against former champions Enugu Rangers in matchday 10 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League, BSNsports.com.ng can report. Buhari Ibrahim silenced the home crowd in the 5th minute, a goal the Flying Antelope chased till the end. In Ibadan, Shooting Stars continue their impressive run in the league as they wallop visiting Heartland FC 4-0 at the Adamasingba stadium. Following a goalless first half, Kola Daniel broke the deadlock in the 69th minute before Taofeek Malomo doubled the scoreline later. Ayo Adejubu and Nafiu Raheem completed the rout to ensured that the Oluyole Warriors secured maximum points. Kwara United secured a valuable away point against champion Akwa United at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium. Samad Kadiri header leveled the scoreline for Kwara United in the 70th minute after Stephen Chukwude had earlier in the 18th minute given the Promise Keepers the lead. Remo Stars continued their unbeaten run in the league as they held host Kano Pillars to a goalless draw at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. In Lafia, Nasarawa United thrashed Enyimba 2-1 in the keenly contested encounter. Victor Mbaoma gave Enyimba the lead in the 13th minute before Tolulope Oluwole equalized in the 18th minute. Mohammed Shammasu secured the win for the Solid Miners with the winning goal in the 90th minute of the game. At the Aper Aku stadium, Lobi Stars were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Niger Tornadoes. Shamsudeen Hashim scored the opener in the 48th minute before Ifeanyi Ogba levelled the match for the host in the 58th minute. Ishaq Rafiu was the hero again as he netted a brace in Rivers United 2-1 win over Dakkada FC. Ishaq scored the opener in the 33rd minute but Emmanuel Ayaosi equalized for Dakkada just before the break. The Pride of Rivers were then awarded a spot-kick in the 61st minute which was duly converted by Ishaq Rafiu. Abia Warriors were on top of their game as they pummeled visiting Wikki Tourist of Bauchi 3-0. Valentine Odoh fired a brace in the 37th and 65th minute before former league top scorer Godwin Obaje netted the third goal in the 73rd minute. Sunshine Stars impressive run was halted by Katsina United with a 1-0 win . The only goal of the game was scored in the 36th minute by Mustapha Salisu. The matchday recorded 19 goals, one away win, 3 draws and 6 home wins. Still to come tomorrow is the match between Gombe United and MFM FC of Lagos.