NPFL Week 15 Wrap: Kwara, Rangers, Heartland Pick Maximum Points on The Road As Rivers Defeat Lobi To Leapfrog Plateau Utd

NPFL Week 15 Wrap: Kwara, Rangers, Heartland Get Away Wins As Rivers Defeat Lobi To Leapfrog Plateau Utd

By Niyi Busari

Nigeria Professional Football League match day 15 produced three away wins. Bottom placed Rangers International outscored the hosts Warri Wolves at the Warri Township Stadium. The vital win lifted the Flying Antelope to 18th position on the log. Kelvin Itoya's three minute goal and Kenechukwu Agu 14th strike secured the visitors' win before Charles Atsemene pulled one back for the hosts.

Heartland FC of Owerri stunned the champions Enyimba international with two unreplied goals in Aba. Two first half goals from Sodiq Abubakar and Chukwuemeka's 30th and 45th minutes goals earned the Naze Millionaire a deserved win.

Kwara United in Uyo halted Akwa United impressive run at Next of Champions. Alao Danbani brace was all the Harmony Boys needed to pick the maximum three points.

At the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, Sunshine Stars compounded Plateau United woes after a 2-1 victory. Timileyin Ogunniyi 11th minute opener followed by Fuad Ekelejuoti's 33rd minute goal sealed the victory for the Owema Whales. The Kabiru Dogo led team have won their two consecutive matches after their surprise away victory at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.

Rivers flow in Port Harcourt as they defeated league leaders Lobi Stars to claim the second position with 27 points apiece. However, Lobi are topping the log on superior goal different.

At the Pantami Stadium former Enyimba coach, Usman Abd'Allah led Wikki Tourists picked a point on the road in their match day 15 tie against Adamawa United which ended in stalemate.

Abia Warriors back to wi ning ways after losing 0-1 to Heartland in their Oriental Derby. At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors defeated FC Ifeanyi Ubah 2-1 to be placed 8th on the log with 21 points.

The full match day 15 results

Abia Warriors 2-1 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Adamawa United 0-0 Wikki Tourists
Akwa United 0-2 Kwara United
Enyimba 0-2 Heartland
Katsina United 1-1 Kano Pillars
MFM FC 2-1 Jigawa Golden Stars
Rivers United 2-1 Lobi Stars
Sunshine Stars 2-1 Plateau United
Warri Wolves 1-2 Enugu Rangers

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