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NPFL wrap-up: MFM thrash Tornadoes as Kwara United continue resurgence

BY Remi Sulola

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Nine clubs jostled for points in various match centres on matchday 20 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

This is how they fared.

MFM FC 3-0 Niger Tornadoes

Sikiru Olatunbosun headlined MFM FC’s 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.

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The winger bagged a brace for the Olukoya Boys with substitute Chijioke Akuneto also getting on the scoresheet.

Nasarawa United 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Nwani Ikechukwu scored a brace to fire Nasarawa United to a 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.

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Katsina United 1-0 Plateau United

Katsina United claimed their eighth win of the season, after recording a 1-0 victory over Plateau United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

Rivers United 0-0 Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors’ hopes of a continental ticket took a boost, after they held Rivers United to a goalless draw.

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Lobi Stars 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Sunshine Stars’ struggles on the road continued following a 1-0 loss to leaders Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Kehinde Adeyemi’s own goal settled the tie.

Heartland 1-1 Kano Pillars

A goal from Nyima Nwangua cancelled out Okechukwu Nwadike’s strike as Kano Pillars drew 1-1 with Heartland.

Kwara United 2-1 Yobe Desert Stars

The resurgence of Kwara United under the watchful eyes of Abubakar Bala continued as they defeated Yobe Desert Stars 2-1 at the Kwara Stadium Complex.

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Returnee striker Segun Alebiosu and Sunday Chinedu found the back of the net for the Harmony Warriors. Chinedu Ohanachom was on target for the Damaturu Stars.

Wikki Tourists 1-1 Enugu Rangers

Wikki Tourists and Enugu Rangers played a 1-1 draw in Jos, with Temitope Olusesi cancelling out Usman Manu’s early strike.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 2-1 Go Round FC

FC Ifeanyi Ubah boosted their hopes of playing on the continent with a 2-1 win over Go Round FC thanks to goals from Ekene Awazie and Seka Pascal.

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