The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 10 produced extra twists at each ends of the desk, as Abia Warriors closed the hole on leaders Nasarawa United, Enyimba fell in Jos, and Kano Pillars’ struggles deepened following one other dwelling defeat.
In Umuahia, Abia Warriors continued their spectacular kind with a 2–0 victory over Barau FC. Emeka Obioma fired dwelling within the sixteenth minute earlier than Sunday Megwo’s composed end within the 62nd minute sealed the win for Imama Amapakabo’s aspect.
The outcome lifted the Warriors to 18 factors, only one behind Nasarawa United, who’ve a sport in hand.
Enyimba lose floor in Jos
Plateau United edged Enyimba Worldwide 2–1 in a vigorous contest on the New Jos Stadium.
Monday, Gideon opened the scoring for Plateau shortly after the restart, however Jonathan Jacob equalised for the Folks’s Elephant halfway by the second half.
Gideon then restored the hosts’ lead on 76 minutes, making certain Plateau claimed their fourth win of the season.
Enyimba stay on 13 factors and have now suffered back-to-back defeats on the street.
Warri Wolves roar once more
Warri Wolves cemented their place among the many front-runners with a routine 2–0 victory over Bayelsa United. Igbunu Evwierhurhoma scored each objectives — the primary within the 14th minute and the second deep into stoppage time — to carry the Wolves to 17 factors and fourth place on the log.
Wikki Vacationer dim Capturing Stars
In Bauchi, Wikki Vacationer pulled off one of many standout outcomes of the spherical, beating Capturing Stars 2–0. Abdullahi Usman opened the scoring within the thirty first minute, and Jonathan Mairiga doubled the benefit simply earlier than halftime. Capturing Stars, unbeaten in 4 earlier than this, slipped to fifth with 15 factors, whereas Wikki moved as much as mid-table.
Katsina and Rangers accept contrasting outcomes
Katsina United edged El-Kanemi Warriors 1–0 in a decent northern derby to climb to sixth place. In Enugu, Kwara United held Rangers Worldwide to a goalless draw.
The Concord Boys completed the sport with 10 males after Victor Adeoye acquired a second yellow card late, however Rangers did not capitalise regardless of eight minutes of added time.
On Saturday, Niger Tornadoes shocked the troubled Kano Pillars 2–0 in a outcome that added to the hosts’ rising disaster.
The defeat got here simply after the NPFL deducted three factors and three objectives from Pillars and fined the membership ₦9.5 million for fan violence of their earlier dwelling fixture. With the sanctions utilized, Pillars now on the sit backside of the desk on 5 factors, whereas Tornadoes climbed into third on 17 factors.
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Different outcomes
Kun Khalifat and Bendel Insurance coverage shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw, whereas Rivers United’s fixture in opposition to Ikorodu Metropolis shall be performed on Wednesday.
Leaders Nasarawa United host Remo Stars in a tough conflict subsequent week that would additional form the early title image.
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Desk outlook
Nasarawa United stay prime with 19 factors from 9 matches, adopted by Abia Warriors (18) and Niger Tornadoes (17).
Warri Wolves and Capturing Stars full the highest 5, whereas Enyimba, Rivers United, and Rangers sit in mid-table.
On the backside, Bayelsa United, Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance coverage, and Kano Pillars are all battling to search out kind because the season step by step enters its essential part.
