NPFL wrap-up: Remo Stars continue impressive run as Enyimba win Oriental derby
A total of 15 goals were scored in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) games played on Sunday.
TheCable looks at how teams fared across various venues on matchday 2 of the 2021/22 campaign.
Rivers United 3-0 Katsina
The Pride of Rivers recorded an emphatic 3-0 win over Katsina United in Port-Harcourt.
Nasarawa 1-1 Gombe
It was a 1-1 outcome between Nasarawa and Gombe at the Lafia Township Stadium.
Remo Stars 3-0 Heartland FC
Two goals by Andy Okpe and one from Samuel Anakwe helped Gbenga Ogunbote’s team secure all three points at stake.
Rangers 0-1 Enyimba
Victor Mbaoma’s 88th minute strike ensured that George Finidi’s boys ran away with maximum points in the Oriental derby.
Wikki Tourists 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Abdullateef Abiola scored the only goal of the encounter.
Abia Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars
After losing to Enyimba on matchday one, Abia Warriors redeemed themselves with a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars.
Shooting Stars 1-1 Akwa United
Utibe Archibong opened the scoring for the Uyo-based side in the 29th minute but Ayo Adejubu netted an equaliser in the dearth to share the spoils at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo state.
Dakkada 2-0 MFM
Aniekan Ekpe Okon and Musa Bashiru’s efforts in the 44th and 83rd minutes respectively ensured that the Uyo-based side snatched all three points at stake.
Plateau United 1-0 Kwara
Muhammad Zulkifilu’s 5th minute strike was the difference between Plateau and Kwara in Jos.
Kano Pillars 0-0 Lobi Stars
It was a goalless affair between Kano Pillars and Lobi Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
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