Nasarawa United strengthened their Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) title push with a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Abia Warriors, closing the hole on leaders Rivers United after a Matchday 22.
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Second-half targets from Habibu Alakija and JoFrank Istifanus overturned Emeka Obioma’s Forty second-minute opener to seal an important win for the Stable Miners in Umuahia.
The outcome lifted Nasarawa United to 38 factors from 22 matches, slicing the deficit on Rivers United to a few factors.
League leaders Rivers United stayed high on 41 factors from 21 video games regardless of not being in motion, as their fixture towards Kwara United was postponed as a consequence of their involvement within the CAF Champions League conflict towards Energy Dynamos.
Elsewhere, Enugu Rangers delivered a commanding efficiency to defeat Warri Wolves 4–2, with Godwin Obaje and Chimobi Igwilo each scoring braces.
The Flying Antelopes climbed to 36 factors, protecting tempo with the entrance runners.
In Minna, Niger Tornadoes secured a cushty 2–0 win over Enyimba, due to targets from Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai and Rickson Mendos, whereas Taking pictures Stars edged Bendel Insurance coverage 1–0 in Ibadan by Qamar Adegoke’s second-half strike.
Late drama unfolded in Maiduguri as El Kanemi Warriors snatched a 1–0 victory over Ikorodu Metropolis, with Muktar Ismail netting within the 89th minute.
Different encounters noticed Wikki Vacationer beat Kano Pillars 2–0, Barau draw 1–1 with Bayelsa United, and Katsina United share factors in a 0–0 stalemate with Plateau United.
With the standings tightening on the high and backside, the NPFL title race and relegation battle stay broad open because the season progresses.
Outcomes at a Look
Niger Tornadoes 2–0 Enyimba
Taking pictures Stars 1–0 Bendel Insurance coverage
Abia Warriors 1–2 Nasarawa United
Enugu Rangers 4–2 Warri Wolves
Wikki Vacationer 2–0 Kano Pillars
Barau 1–1 Bayelsa United
El Kanemi Warriors 1–0 Ikorodu Metropolis
Katsina United 0–0 Plateau United
