The Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) delivered one other weekend of drama and intrigue, with Nasarawa United climbing to the summit of the desk, overtaking Enyimba whereas Capturing Stars Sports activities Membership (3SC) and debutants Barau FC claimed useful away victories.
On the Lafia Metropolis Stadium, Nasarawa United continued their flying begin to the marketing campaign with a commanding 2-0 conquer Katsina United.
Final season prime scorer, Anas Yusuf broke the impasse on the stroke of halftime, earlier than Abubakar Abdullahi doubled the lead within the 73rd minute to seal all three factors.
The Strong Miners now sit proudly on 13 factors from six matches, edging one level away from defending champions Enyimba.
Head coach Mbwas Mangut was fast to mood the joy:
“We now have to stay centered. It’s not time for celebration but as a result of the league is a marathon and nonetheless at its infancy.”
Elsewhere, Enyimba saved their unbeaten begin intact however had been held to a 1-1 draw by Ikorodu Metropolis in Lagos. The Individuals’s Elephant took the lead by Joel Ezra within the twelfth minute, just for Joseph Arumala to degree 5 minutes later with a poacher’s end.
The fireworks continued in Bauchi, the place Wikki Vacationers and Rangers Worldwide shared the spoils in a 2-2 thriller. Klinshak Longbak and Jonathan Mairiga discovered the online for Wikki, however veteran striker Godwin Obaje stepped up with a brace to salvage a degree for the Flying Antelopes, guaranteeing they prevented back-to-back away defeats.
The day’s most stirring comeback unfolded in Ozoro.
Hosts Warri Wolves led 3SC 1-0 due to Igbunu Evwierhurhoma’s strike early within the second half, however the Oluyole Warriors turned the sport on its head with two targets in two minutes.
Qamar Adegoke (84’) and Adams Mustapha (86’) accomplished a exceptional turnaround, handing 3SC their second straight victory and easing stress on their technical crew.
There was additionally historical past in Aba as newcomers Barau FC celebrated their first-ever NPFL victory with a blinding 3-1 away win over Kun Khalifat.
Regardless of falling behind to Ebuka Nwokorie’s opener, Yahaya Ibrahim’s brace and a scientific end from Hillary Ekawu ensured the debutants left with all three factors — and their names firmly etched into NPFL folklore.
With the mud settled on Matchday Six, Nasarawa United prime the standings with 13 factors, trailed carefully by Enyimba (12), whereas Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United stay within the chasing pack on 9 factors apiece.
The NPFL motion continues midweek, as Remo Stars host Abia Warriors in one in every of two excellent fixtures involving groups contemporary from continental obligation.
Matchday Six Outcomes
Ikorodu Metropolis 1-1 Enyimba
Nasarawa United 2-0 Katsina United
Wikki Vacationers 2-2 Rangers
Warri Wolves 1-2 3SC
