TheCable

With just two away wins recorded on week two of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), TheCable selects the XI from the weekend of breathtaking actions.

Chinedu Anozie – Plateau United

A title hopeful needs assurance behind the sticks. Chinedu Anozie offered that to Plateau United who defeated Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium. He produced three world class saves in the encounter.

Mike Zaruma – Plateau United

It will only take a matter of time before Mike Zaruma takes his game abroad. He was all over the Jigawa Golden Stars back line.

Peter Ambrose – Wikki Tourists

The no nonsense defender helped repel the missiles launched by Nasarawa United goal-poachers to the territory of Wikki Tourists’. He was commanding at the back.

Ibrahim Buhari – Plateau United

Buhari helped tidy up the back four of Plateau United in their away victory over Jigawa Golden Stars. He formed a formidable defensive partnership with Andrew Ikefe.

Sixtus Forsah – Wikki Tourists

Scored the only goal of the game as Wikki Tourists shocked Nasarawa United 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium.

Idris Guda – Wikki Tourists

The Wikki Tourists skipper was the tormenter in chief for the Giant Elephants. His touches were beautiful to the eyes.

Chinedu Udeagha – Lobi Stars

Udeagha helped run things at the middle of the park for Lobi Stars who picked up maximum points at home to Delta Force. He provided an assist in the match.

Oche Salefu – Plateau United

The Remo Stars’ passed the ball with ease and picked the holes in the opposition half. He was positive for the Peace Boys.

Nenrot Silas – Plateau United

One of Plateau United’s signing of the new season. His contributions to the team’s success so far can’t be underestimated. Nenrot Silas netted the match winning strike against Jigawa Golden Stars.

Christian Pyagbara – Heartland

Pyagbara knew how to pick his run in the build up to the curtain raiser. He was picked out by Joseph Onoja and wrecked the ship. He looked upfront for the Naze Millionaires.

Martins Usule – Enyimba

One won’t be faulted to posit that Martins Usule is in the form of his life. He has been the saviour for Enyimba both on the continent and local scene. He was again on song against his former team Katsina United on Sunday.