– Enugu Rangers have gone to the summit of the NPFL on Saturday, July 16, after beating Akwa United 3-2 in Uyo in week 27 tie
– Abdulrahman Bashir scored his 11th goal of the season as Nasarawa United dismantled visiting Sunshine Stars 3-0 in Makurdi
Here are the NPFL results and reports for (Saturday) Akwa United 2-3 Enugu Rangers Enugu Rangers have again gone to the top of the NPFL standings pending the outcome of Sunday’s fixtures after beating Akwa United 3-2 in an explosive duel played at the Nest of champions in Uyo.
The hosts were really taught a good football lesson right from the blast of the whistle as the visitors exemplified a lot of zeal. Akwa United were supplied with flurry of attacks by the Flying Antelopes and it eventually paid off as Harrison Ibukun was forced to score into his own net in the 3rd minute. Fortune Omoniwari restored parity for Akwa United in the 45th minute, but two goals from Chisom Egbuchulam in the 61st minute and 74th minute from substitute Enete Chebem gave Enugu Rangers an incredible away victory.
Enugu Rangers are now topping the NPFL with 46 points, but they would have to wait till Sunday for the tie between Niger Tornadoes and Wikki Tourists. GET for FREE: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports Nasarawa United 3-0 Sunshine Stars For the very first time this season, Sunshine Stars’ goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo conceded three goals as his defenders were unable to safe him in Makurdi.
Nasarawa United ran riot in the early minute before Abdulrahman Bashir put them ahead in the 5th minute as the former ABS man scored his 11th goal of the season. Bature Yaro made it two for the hosts in the 32nd minute before Thomas Zenke netted the third and winning goal for United in the 36th minute. The loss Sunshine Stars suffered in Makurdi is however their first defeat in 8 games. Meanwhile, seven games will be played on Sunday, July 17, in the continuation of the NPFL week 27 encounters.
Nasarawa United ran riot in the early minute before Abdulrahman Bashir put them ahead in the 5th minute as the former ABS man scored his 11th goal of the season. Bature Yaro made it two for the hosts in the 32nd minute before Thomas Zenke netted the third and winning goal for United in the 36th minute. The loss Sunshine Stars suffered in Makurdi is however their first defeat in 8 games. Meanwhile, seven games will be played on Sunday, July 17, in the continuation of the NPFL week 27 encounters.
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