NPFL: Nasarawa Utd stun Abia Warriors in Umuahia
By Tosin Omojola –
Nasarawa United of Lafia on Sunday handed Abia Warriors of Umuahia a home defeat as the battle for points continued in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The Matchday 22 clash saw the home side draw first blood in the 43rd minute through Chukwuwmeka Obinna.
It took the Solid Miners just two minutes after the break to get back into the game, as Habibu Alakija restored parity in the 47th minute.
Jofrank Istifanus scored in the 55th minute to ensure the Mbwas Mangut-tutored Nasarawa United returned to Lafia with the maximum points.
At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Rangers International of Enugu put up a brilliant performance, securing a commanding 4-2 win over the visiting Warri Wolves.
The unbeaten streak of Bendel Insurance of Benin was halted in Ibadan, as the Benin Arsenal lost by a lone goal to old rivals Shooting Stars.
In other matches, Wikki Tourists beat Kano Pillars 2-0, Ikorodu City suffered a 0-1 loss to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri, the same scoreline with which Niger Tornadoes defeated Enyimba in Minna, while Bayelsa United held hosts Barau FC to a 1-1 draw.
Earlier on Saturday, Gbenga Ogunbote’s Plateau United played out a goalless draw against Katsina United. The encounter between Remo Stars and Kun Khalifat of Owerri holds on Monday at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
