NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos proceed successful streak at residence, Remo Stars style one other derby loss, Lobi Stars keep high

It was one other entertaining matchday within the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League, this time, an all-Sunday affair. Soccernet.ng stories the entire motion that ensued within the Nigerian top-flight league.

Rivers United kicked us off to a flying begin by defeating Heartland. An early first-half strike from Ukeme Williams was sufficient to seal all three factors for the 2022 NPFL winners.

Abia Warriors and Sunshine Stars performed out a boring goalless draw. The sport between Gombe United and Akwa United additionally led to a stalemate, with either side scoring a purpose.

Bayelsa United returned to successful methods after three straight losses, defeating Kano Pillars 2-1, however are nonetheless only a level away from the relegation spots.

Bendel Insurance coverage scored 4 objectives for the primary time this season, thanks to 2 personal objectives from Doma United. A second-half brace from Junior Osaghae moved Monday Odigie’s to ninth place on the desk.

Enugu Rangers defeated the NPFL league leaders, Lobi Stars, however the Benue devoted stay high of the League, with Rangers only a level behind in second place.

Enyimba bounced again from a midweek loss to Remo Stars by placing three previous Niger Tornadoes. A late purpose from Akintunde Azeez was solely a comfort for Tornadoes as they left it too little too late to stage a potential comeback.

Katsina United accomplished a comeback in opposition to Plateau United at residence. Hilary opened the scoring for the away aspect, however the residence aspect fought again. Objectives from Andrew Idoko and Ezeh Chidera secured three factors for the host.

Sporting Lagos received on the Mobolaji Johnson Area in opposition to Kwara United. Objectives from Paschal Durogbor and captain Aliu Salawudeen sealed a fifth straight win at residence for Coach Paul Offor’s aspect.

FT’| Fulltime ⚽️

•A cleansheet 🧤
•+3 factors ✅
•13 video games unbeaten at Onikan 🛡️

Sporting Lagos🔵|2-0| Kwara United🟢#NPFL24 #LetsGoSporting pic.twitter.com/v1QgY7gTwt

— Sporting Lagos (@SportingLagos) March 17, 2024

Alimi Sikiru was despatched off in opposition to his former membership as Remo Stars misplaced one other bragging proper in opposition to 3SC. Christian Pyagbara’s brace gave Gbenga Ogunbote’s aspect victory. Each groups now lie in fifth and sixth locations respectively on the NPFL desk.

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