Ten matches were played across the federation, in the
Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL). As usual fans had value for the
money they paid to watch their heroes in action.
The games played at Uyo Township Stadium, Ilorin Township
Stadium, Samson Siasia Stadium, Enyimba International Complex, Akure Township
Stadium, Adamashingba Stadium, Sharks Stadium, Lafia Township Stadium and
Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium produced a total of twenty-five goals, an average of 2.5
per match. Eight home wins were recorded, one away win and one away draw.
At Uyo Township Stadium, Uduak Ekpai’s 66th
minute rocket header settled the match between Akwa United and league champions
Kano Pillars. The hardworking striker has made it two goals in three games in
the current season.
A 26th minute penalty converted by Lordson Ichull
was the difference between ABS and Dolphins at Ilorin Township Stadium. The
former league champions laboured hard to mount a comeback but some impressive
display by the home side prevented a possible draw.
Nigerian Balotelli, Gbolahan Salami opened the the scoring
for Shooting Stars in the 44th
minute, before Chimaobi Nwaogwu equalised for Lobi Stars in the 45th
minute of action.Further goals from Tony
Edjomangwe and substitute Moses Ogaga
ensured that the Oluyole Warriors defeated Lobi Stars 3-1 in Ibadan.
Visiting Kwara United ended their two-match winless streak
in the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) when they shocked Sharks
one-nil at Sharks Stadium. A low shot by
the lively Nojeem Olukotun in the 55th minute sailed past the
stranded Uche Jonah in goal for the homers.
Sunshine Stars defeated Gombe United three goals to two at
Akure Township Stadium. A brace from Dele Olorundare and Jacob Oluyemi
helped the stars, while Bishop Onyeudo netted a brace for Maurice
Cooreman’s boys. Former First Bank centre-back Alaba Osawe was voted
man-of-the-match by pundits at the venue.
2012 Fed Cup Kings Heartland were rampant against Kaduna
United at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The Ndubuisi Nduka- tinkered boys
eliminated the visitors 4-1 on Sunday. Emeka Oghugh’s close range effort set
the tone for the rout. The home side were pegged back when Peter Onoja silenced
them in the 64th minute. MFM Cup product and current Fed Cup goal
machine Isah Akor made it 2-1 in the 66th minute. Beach soccer star
Bartholomew Ibenegbu aka ‘’Mosquito’’ netted the 4th goal of the
match in the 75th minute through a wonderful free kick. He set-up
Akor for the fifth goal of the match.
Enyimba International
Football Club were in no mood for fantacies against Elkanemi Warriors
.They duly got what they wanted with a two-nil at Enyimba Stadium.
At Samson Siasia Stadium, captain Ola Fabiyi was fantastic
in goal for Bayelsa. The team skipper made 5 saves enroute his team winning
two-nil against Wikki Tourists of Bauchi. Also impressive was former Ocean Boys
star Blessing Okardi, who made Wikki’s defenders look ordinary on Sunday.
At Lafia Township Stadium,Nasarawa United won 2-1 against
Nembe City.
Enugu Rangers
attackers failed to get past the rock solid ThankGod Ike, who shone like
a million star in the colours of Warri Wolves. The fiercy derby ended goalless
at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium.
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