NPFL champions, Rangers International, maintained their three-point lead at the summit of the NPFL log with a nervy 1-0 win over Kwara United on Sunday, www.aclsports.com reports.
After defeating Bendel Insurance in their rescheduled midweek game, Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side backed it up with another narrow win, courtesy of Victor Chimezie’s first-half goal, at Awka Township Stadium. Barau also needed a goal to beat Shooting Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano for the first time.
In Aba, it finished in an entertaining 2-2 draw between Abia Warriors and Doma United. The visitors led through Tijani Azeez in the fifth minute before Emeka Obioma dragged his side level. After the break, Samuel Akpan handed the visitors the lead again before Obioma completed his brace to rescue a point for the Umu Chineke Boys.
Chidozie Okorie’s first-half goal was all Ranchers Bees needed to return to winning ways against Enyimba. It’s the first win for the Bees since the 2-1 win over Bendel Insurance back in September.
It finished 1-1 between Warri Wolves and Katsina United in Ozoro, while Bendel Insurance came from behind to beat Niger Tornadoes in Benin. Aliyu Mohammed handed Tornadoes the lead before Jonathan Mairiga scored to drag the home side level. In stoppage time, John Taiwo scored a late winner to secure a sixth consecutive home win for the Benin Arsenals.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United also came from behind to beat Plateau United 3-1. Nenrot Silas handed the Peace Boys the lead before the home side turned things around in the second half with goals from Alao Dabani (brace) and Jofrank Istifanus.
On Friday, Kun Khalifat and Kano Pillars played out a 1-1 draw, while the Lagos derby between Ikorodu City and Inter Lagos will be played on Monday.
