Kwara United, Heartland secure away wins

Kwara United and Heartland FC secured vital away victories in their respective games against Sunshine Stars and Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) in the match day nine games on Sunday at Akure and Lagos.

Kwara United moved into second place after coming from behind to beat Sunshine Stars 2-1 away at the Akure Township Stadium. Sadiq Yussuf gave Sunshine the lead in the 50th minute but the lead lasted just five minutes as Gata Adeshina equalized for Kwara United before Jude Steven completed the comeback five minutes from time. Kwara United are now unbeaten in its last six matches.

Also, Heartland moved out of the relegation zone after an away 2-1 win against MFM FC at the Agege City Stadium, Lagos. The Naze Millionaires took the lead through Emmanuel Adachie (penalty) in the 7th minute before Balogun Muyiwa equalised in the 50th minute for the Olukoya Boys. However, it was Heartland that will have the last laugh as Jimoh Gbadamosi scored the winner in the 55th minute to hand coach Fidelis Illechukwu his first win over his former side MFM FC.

Goals were scored in all but one venue with leaders, Enyimba extending their lead at the top by six points in another action-packed weekend of the NPFL. 

League leaders, Enyimba on Saturday stretched its lead at the top of the table to six points after a 2-1 win over Plateau United.

Tosin Omoyele scored a 1st half brace for the People's Elephant while Moses Effiong got the consolation for Plateau United. Enyimba have now won four straight matches in the NPFL.

In Enugu, Rangers moved 3rd on the table after a narrow 1-0 win over Warri Wolves, thanks to a Christian Nnaji first half goal. The defeat leaves Wolves on 16th position, one point off relegation places.

In Uyo, Akwa United continued its resurgence after outclassing Katsina United 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. A brace from Ndifreke Effiong and Atshimene Charles ensured that the Promise Keepers moved into fifth on the log.

Still in Uyo, Dakadda FC returned to winning ways after edging Abia Warriors 2-1. Dakadda's goals were scored by Aniekan Ekpe (penalty) and Kokoete Udo while Abia Warriors goal was scored by Fatai Abdulahhi.

In Makurdi, Lobi Stars extended its winless run to five after a 0-0 draw with Wikki Tourists. Lobi Stars are ninth on the log while Wikki are 12th.

Matchday 9 concludes on Monday with two games at the Adokiye Amesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. FC Ifeanyi Ubah will take on Kano Pillars while Rivers United will take on Nasarawa United.