BY Remi Sulola
A late Saidu Salisu spot-kick spared Plateau United blushes on matchday 23 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Here’s how games panned out in the NPFL last weekend.
Yobe Desert Stars 0-1 Akwa United
Michael Ibeh scored a 76th-minute winner as Akwa United recorded a 1-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars.
Plateau United 2-2 Abia Warriors
Both sides shared the spoils in a thrilling game that produced four goals.
Saidu Salisu scored from a direct free kick to beat Uche Okafor for the opener but Chinedu Efugh levelled up for the Umuahia Warriors with a sweet header.
Obi Samson silenced the roaring Jos fans when he put Warriors in the lead.
A penalty kick, taken by Salisu in the dying minutes of the game, earned the Peace Boys a point from the game.
Enyimba 2-0 Katsina United
Goals from Uche John and Joseph Osadiaye helped Enyimba defeat Katsina United 2-0.
Sunshine Stars 2-0 Nasarawa United
Jide Fatokun and Alimi Sikiru struck to take Sunshine Stars past Nasarawa United 2-0 in Akure.
Kano Pillars 1-1 Rivers United
Junior Lokosa denied Rivers United all three points with an excellent finish, earning Kano Pillars a 1-1 draw. Osita Henry Chikere was on target for the Pride of Rivers.
Go Round FC 1-0 Lobi Stars
League leaders Lobi Stars suffered a 1-0 loss against Go Round.
The home side struck in the 69th minute when Shedrach Oghali headed the ball in from close range to give Go Round the lead.
Kwara United 1-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
A first half goal from Sunday Chinedu was enough to earn Kwara United a 1-0 victory over off-form FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Wikki Tourists
Niger Tornadoes rode on a lone goal from Mubarak Ejiogu to defeat Wikki Tourists 1-0 at the Bako Kontagora Stadium.
Enugu Rangers 1-0 Heartland FC
Ifeanyi George made the difference for Enugu Rangers who pipped 10-man Heartland FC 1-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
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