NPFL: Enyimba Pile Pressure on Leaders Enugu Rangers

*Shooting win South-west Derby with Sunshine Stars

Enugu Rangers maintained their leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the Flying Antelopes 2-0 win over Plateau United.

Former NPFL top scorer, Godwin Obaje, sealed the victory for Rangers deep into stoppage time of the second half for the Enugu landlords to pick all three points. Chiedozie Okorie had set the tone for the victory in the 26th minute as Rangers led 1-0 at half time. The NPFL matches were broadcast live on StarTimes pay television channels.

But defending champions Enyimba maintained the pressure on their Oriental rivals with a 1-0 over visiting Katsina United in Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma scored the decisive goal on the hour mark.

Rangers maintain their stronghold at the top of the NPFL on 57 points from 32 matches while Enyimba are second on 55 points on same 32 games.

Remo Stars with a game at hand, are third on 53 points from 31 matches.

Shooting Stars of Ibadan who defeated Sunshine Stars 2-0 in a Southwest derby yesterday, are fourth on the log on 52 points.

Elsewhere in the Nigerian topflight, former champions, Akwa United, boosted their survival hopes with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Ubong Friday bagged a brace with Sani Mubarak scoring the third goal.

At the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe United and Lobi Stars served out a five-goal thriller with the hosts smiling away with all three points in the 3-2 victory.

Lobi Stars took the lead through Stephen Eneji in the first minute but Gombe fought back scoring thrice through Emmanuel Michael and a brace from Anayor Ogbonna. Stanley Oganbor reduced the deficit for Lobi Stars late on.

At the Onikan waterfront, Sporting Lagos defeated Abia Warriors 4-2 with Jonathan Alukwu scoring twice for the hosts while Peter Onyekachi and Junior Lokosa were also on targets.

Abia Warriors got their goals through Sunday Megwo and Prince Okorie.

RESULTS

NPFL

Akwa 3-0 K’Pillars

Rangers 2-0 Plateau

Enyimba 1-0 Katsina

Gombe 3-2 Lobi

Sporting 4-2 Abia War

Premier League

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal

Bo’mouth 3-0 Brighton

Forest 0-2 Man City