Abia Warriors and Kwara United bounced again from their continental disappointments with victories of their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) fixtures on Thursday.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in a Matchday 6 conflict.
Emeka Obioma opened the scoring within the twenty eighth minute earlier than Sunday Megwo transformed a penalty within the sixtieth to seal the win for the hosts.
On the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, Ilorin, Kwara United edged Plateau United 2-1 in a keenly contested Matchday 5 encounter.
The guests started brightly, however the Concord Boys struck first simply earlier than halftime when Junior Aimufua powered dwelling a header from Aliu Salaudeen’s freekick within the forty fifth minute.
Plateau United responded shortly after the restart by way of Temitope Vincent’s equalizer within the 58th minute.
Coach Tunde Sanni’s substitutions swung the sport again in Kwara United’s favour, with Afeez Bankole, Shola Abdulraheem, Wasiu Jimoh, and Chara Mubarak including recent power.
The breakthrough got here within the 79th minute when Johnmark Aule calmly completed to revive their lead.
Ogunribide Seun’s commanding show in midfield, coupled along with his trademark lengthy throws, earned him the Cyteck Man of the Match Award.
Talking after the sport, Coach Sanni praised his facet’s resilience and dismissed experiences of inside unrest. “As you possibly can see, I obtained my full wage. If something of that nature occurs, it is going to be introduced formally by our media unit, not outsiders,” he mentioned.
The win lifts Kwara United to seventh on the NPFL log with 8 factors from 5 matches.
They subsequent host Abia Warriors on Sunday in Ilorin, with either side trying to construct on their midweek triumphs.
