NPFL: Gombe Stun Enyimba, Remo Stars’ Alimi Haunts Rangers 

Femi Solaja  in Ikenne 

Gombe United and new entrant to the Nigerian topflight, Sporting Lagos,  were the two teams that headlined the Match-day 2 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) weekend matches across the country.

At the Pantami Stadium, Gombe United stunned cup holders Enyimba of Aba with 2-0 victory.

Chijioke Alakwe got the curtain raiser for the hosts two minutes before the half time break. Ahmed Jimoh made the three points safe for Gombe when he added the insurance goal on the dot of 90 minutes.

Elsewhere in Uyo, Sporting Lagos secured top spot on the table after holding former champions Akwa United to a goalless draw at the Nest of Champions  Stadium.

It was another home win for Remo Stars no thanks to Sikiru Alimi who grabbed the winning goal at the Ikenne Stadium.

They Flying Antelopes appear in control of the game and heading to share the points with Remo before Alimi snatched the winner.

In the 10th minute of play, Rangers’ Kazeem Ogunleye fired a low strike from outside the area that caught Kayode Bankole in goal for Remo napping. 

Rangers almost doubled their lead few minutes later but Bankole this time, was up to the task with cool save off Ogunleye. 

The stadium however roared with  celebration in the 36th minute when Seun Ogunribide tapped in from close range after Ranger’s defenders failed to clear their line. 

The second half saw the home side more desperate to score but the Rangers players were more determined to hold their line. 

However, returnee, Alimi who scored the winner last season was on target against his former club with a clinical header in the 53th minute. Remo were able to hold on till the end of the match.

In other results, Kwara United were one goal better against Abia Warriors while Lobi Stars won 3-2 against Sunshine Stars

Niger Tornadoes pipped former champions, Rivers United by a lone goal while Plateau United won by a lone goal against Heartland to complete the matches of Match Day-two.