NPFL wrap-up: Goals galore as Dakkada, Wikki grab big wins
Seven clubs jostled for points in various match centres on matchday 19 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
This is how they fared.
MFM 1-1 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
It was a 1-1 draw in Lagos between the home side and Ifeanyi Ubah.
Lobi 2-1 Jigawa GS
Lobi Stars, who are ninth on the NPFL table with a game in hand, came from a goal down to beat Jigawa 2-1 at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.
Ibrahim Umar opened the scoring for the visitors in the 21st minute but Chinomso Okonkwo responded with a brace for the home side in the 51st and 57th minutes respectively.
Dakkada 4-2 Rivers United
Emmanuel Charles, Musa Bashiru, and Christian Ekong’s goals helped Dakkada secure maximum points at the Nest of Champions in Uyo. Nelson Esor netted a consolatory brace for Rivers United in the 39th and 44th minutes.
Kwara Utd 1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Samuel Ganda and Michael Ohanu’s goals ensured that the Afonja’s Boys remain atop the NPFL table.
Wikki 3-1 Katsina Utd
Manu Garba’s brace and Stephen Chukwude’s goal nullified Joseph Atule’s 22nd minute strike for the home side.
Kano Pillars 1-0 Wolves
Rabiu Ali’s spot-kick in the 63rd minute was the difference between both sides.
Sunshine Stars 0-0 Akwa United
It was a goalless affair between the Owena Boys and Akwa United at the Agege Stadium on Saturday.
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