.Lobi Stars
pip Kano Pillars in Kano
By Taofeek
Babalola
Mountain of
Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC of Lagos recorded its second away win of
the season on Sunday following a 1-0 win over Rangers International FC in the matchday
three of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Nnamdi Azikwe
Stadium, Enugu, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.
Chuks
Kenedinum 45th minute goal was all the Olukoya Boys needed to secure maximum
three points against the former league champions. The Lagos-based side won its
first away win in the league opener against Heartland FC in Owerri.
It was the
same scenario at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano as the visiting Lobi Stars FC
of Makurdi defeated Kano Pillars 1-0. The Pride of Benue scored the only goal
that separated both sides through Douglas Achiv’s 62th minute goal.
Also, Enyimba
FC defeated Akwa United 3-1 at the Aba International Stadium. All the four
goals were scored in the first half of the encounter. Austin Oladapo shot the
home side into the lead in the 13th minute from the spot before Stanley Dimgba and
Samson Obi netted two goals in the 30th and 33rd respectively. Mfon Udoh scored
a consolation for the visitors in the 39th minute.
At the
Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta Force walloped Jigawa Golden Stars 4-1 while
Plateau United piped Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi 2-1 in Jos to suffer its first
league defeat.
In other
games, Warri Wolves spanked Adamawa United 2-0 at the Warri City stadium while
Abia Warriors beat Sunshine Stars of Akure in the same margin in Umuahia.
FC Ifeanyiubah
recorded a 1-0 win over Rivers United in Nnewi while the game between Katina
United and Nasarawa United ended 1-0 in favour of Katsina United.
The newly
promoted side Akwa Starlets held Heartland FC to a 1-1 draw in Owerri.
NPFL Week 3
Results
Warri Wolves
2-0 Adamawa Utd
Plateau Utd
2-1 Wikki Tourist
Kano Pillars
0-1 Lobi Stars
IfeanyiUbah
1-0 Rivers Utd.
Katsina Utd
1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Enugu
Rangers 0-1 MFM
Abia
Warriors 1-1 Sunshine
Heartland
1-1 Akwa Starlets
Enyimba 3-1
Akwa United
Delta Force
4-1 Jigawa Golden Stars
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