NPFL Wrap: Enugu Rangers, Heartland & Kwara United record away victories

Date: 2020-01-16

The Promise Keepers' six-match unbeaten run came to a halt against the Harmony Boys at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium

Enyimba lost their first home game of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season after bowing 2-0 at home to rivals Heartland at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.

Coming from a 4-1 win over Paradou in the Caf Confederation Cup, the People's Elephant got tamed before their home fans on a disappointing Wednesday.

Goals from Sadiq Abubakar and Chukwuemeka Obioma were all the Naze Millionaires needed to earn a vital away win.

Despite a late rally from the hosts, goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa denied his former team with several fine saves as Fidelis Ilechukwu's side climbed to ninth in the NPFL with 21 points.

At the Akure Township Stadium, Plateau United's title ambitions suffered another setback after bowing 2-1 to Sunshine Stars.

After being held to a 0-0 draw by Akwa United, the Peace Boys lost 2-1 to Kabiru Dogo's Owena Whales in a tension-soaked encounter.

Thanks to an assist from Antony Omaka, Timileyin Ogunniyi put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute before Fuad Ekelojuoti doubled the lead 12 minutes from half-time.

The former NPFL kings fought hard in the second half but Uche Onwuasonya's 57th-minute effort could not prevent them from crumbling away from home.

Adamawa United failed to make home advantage count after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Wikki Tourists.

Wikki, under the tutelage of newly appointed coach Usman Abdallah, put up a solid defensive display and were able to walk away with a point to stay 14th in the log with 17 points.

Following Wednesday's 2-1 triumph over Lobi Stars, River United climbed to second in the Nigerian elite division.

Nelson Esor headed home Kona Ruffin's second-minute cross to put Stanley Eguma's ahead while Lobi levelled matters in the 19th minute through John Lazarus.

However, with 15 minutes away from full time, Malachi Ohawume scored the winning goal to send the Makurdi based outfit home with heads bowed low.

Since his appointment as head coach of Akwa United, Kennedy Boboye lost his first game as handler of the Promise Keepers.

His team put up a shambolic display to lose 2-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Alao Danbani scoring a brace to the delight of the visitors.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Wahab Olasupo Egbewole     Omu-aran     Madawaki     Oyelere Oyinloye     Ndama Al-hassan     07039448763     Afeyin-Olukuta     Fatai Garuba Labaka     Muhammad Mustapha Suleiman     Abdulsalam A. Yusuf     Abdulmumini Jawondo     Umar Ayinla Saro     Moses Salami     Shade Omoniyi     Bilikisu Gambari     Erubu     Balogun Ajikobi     John Olajide Adedipe     Babaita     Isapa     Galadiman Ngeri     Issa Baba     Okanlawon Taiwo     Mujtabah Bature     Aliyu Kora-Sabi     Olupako     Elelu     Lukman Adeloyin     Ojo Fadumila     Monkey Pox     International Aviation College     Abdulrauf Yusuf     Moshood Kashimawo Abiola     Justina Oha     Kolo     Abdulazeez Arowona     Maja     Frootify     Council Of The Wise     Olokoba Sulyman     Moremi High School     Abraham Ojo     Laduba     Opaleke Bukola Iyabo     Olaiya Zuberu     Aminu Ado Bayero     Sarkin Malamai     Ilorin Innovation Hub     Biliaminu Aliu     Kwara State Health Insurance Agency     Gbadeyan Gbadura Yomi     Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye     Oluwatoyin Lukman     Usman Yunusa     Igbaja     Okoolowo     Abdulraheem Yusuf     Saliu Mustapha     All Peoples Party     Yemi Osinbajo     Offa     Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari     GANZY     Turaki Of Ilorin     TIC     College Of Education     Jamiu Oyawoye     Olokoba     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Mumeen Lah     RTEAN     Adekunle David Dunmade     Amasa     Ahmed Idris Mohammed     Shettima     George Funsho Adebayo     Kayode Alabi    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Suleiman Yahya Alapansapa     Okin Biscuit     Okasanmi Ajayi     Paul Olawoore     Gbemisola Saraki     Muritala Awodun     Volunteers Of Ilorin Community And The Emirate     Eghe Igbinehi     Amusement Park     Yusuf Abubakar     Elections     Ridwan Agboola     SWAN     Ballah     Ejidongari     Afeyin-Olukuta     Abraham Ojo     Musa Alhassan Buge     FERMA     Majlis For Sadakah, Zakat And Waqf     Yoonus Lawal     Sidikat Akaje     Ilorin Airport     Adegoke Bamidele     Kuliyan Geri     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Prince Bola Ajibola     Abubakar Suleiman     Olosi Of Osi     Zaratu Umar     Funmilayo Mohammed     Shuaib Boni Aliyu     Rihanat Ajia     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Abubakar Atiku     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     Kwara State Polytechnic     Oyelere Oyinloye     Ariyo     Oni Adebayo     Kwara State Sports Commission     Obasanjo     AbdulHakeem Ajibola Akanbi     Ajibola Ademola Julius     Ilesha Gwanara Road     Federal Allocation     3MTT     Noah Yusuf     Olaitan Buraimoh     Kanu Agabi     Orisa Bridge     Eleyele     Simeon Sayomi     Dele Belgore     Hauwa Nuru     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     Mahmud Ayinla Giwa     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Prince Sunday Fagbemi     Elelu     Twitter     Convocation Ceremonies     Yusuf Ali     Bayo Onimago     Oko-Olowo     Suleiman Idris     Ayinde Oki     Oke-Odo     Oba Abu     Summit University     University Road     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye     Alfa Modibo Belgore     Abdulbaqi Jimoh     Biliaminu Aliu     Roseline Oni Aremu