Kano Pillars ended their three game losing streak with a thumping 4-0 home win over Gombe United to complete a double over the Savannah Scorpions in Kano as Matchday 31 games were held last weekend.
Umar Shehu and Rabiu Ali both secured a double each to see Sai Masu Gida move to the eighth spot with 44 points from 31 games.
Katsina United extended their unbeaten streak to five games with a routine 2-0 home win over Sporting Lagos in Abdullahi Biffo’s debut game as head coach at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina.
Pitted against his former team, Biffo and his Noisy Lagosians were sent back home empty handed through Andrew Idoko and Michael Ibe goals. The Changi Boys are up in seventh spot with 48 points and a game at hand.
Emmanuel Ogbole’s late goal deep into stoppage gave Kwara United the maximum points at home to Akwa United. Ogbole struck 14th minute of the additional time for the Harmony Boys’ solitary goal while Lobi Stars dropped to the third spot with 52 points after a frustrating goalless draw at home to Bendel Insurance in Lafia.
Niger Tornadoes defeated Doma United 2-0 in Kaduna through Hussain Mohammed and Bashiru Usman goals while Plateau United relied on Sunday Anthony’s 70th minute strike to beat Remo Stars. The Peace Boys have moved to the fourth spot with 50 points but the Sky Blue Stars are next in fifth spot with 50 points as well but they have played a game fewer.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United defeated Enugu Rangers 2-0 to halt the Flying Antelopes six game scoring streak. It was also the first time the league leaders would lose two away games in succession in the second stanza.
Alex Oyowah with the opener in the 34th minute before Deputy Etcheta’s second eight minutes before full time. The Pride of Rivers are 15th on the log with 37 games but still with six games at hand.
Meanwhile at the Ondo Sports Complex, Akure, Enyimba secured a 1-1 draw away to Sunshine Stars for their first away point since February 24th when they got another draw in Benin against Bendel Insurance.
Promise Awosanmi was on the scoresheet again for the Owena Whales in the first minute of the second half before Chidiebere Nnachi equalised for the People’s Elephant in the 71st minute. Enyimba thus held on to the second spot by virtue of the draw and better goals difference ahead of Lobi Stars who are on the same number of points with them. They have 52 points from 31 games.
Earlier on Friday, Divine Ukadike’s first half effort was what Heartland FC needed to scoop the maximum points against Shooting Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. It was their first game at their fortress since the start of the second stanza.
While Abia Warriors relied on the 84th minute effort off the boot of Samson Obi to beat Bayelsa United in Umuahia.
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