Akwa United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League table following a 4-0 thumping of Wikki Tourists at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.
In Owerri, former champions Heartland recorded their first win of the season following a comfortable 2-0 home win against Kwara United.
Biodun Thompson netted the opener for the Naze Millionaires on 10 minutes, while Stanley Egbujor added the second 11 minutes from time.
The Promise Keepers have now garnered 16 points from seven games, one more than Plateau United who also enjoyed a comfortable afternoon with their 5-0 trouncing of Sunshine Stars in Jos.?
Ubong Friday, Victor Mbaoma, Micheal Ibe and Christian Pygbara were all on target for Abdu Maikaba’s Akwa United in the one sided encounter.
Champions Plateau United were in devastating form against Sunshine Stars with new arrival Tosin Omoyele grabbing a brace in the 5-0 demolition of the Owena Waves.
The young forward has now scored three goals for the Tin City club this season.
Sunday Ingbede, Emeka Umeh and Mafeng Pam were the other scorers for Kennedy Boboye’s men.
Third placed Kano Pillars also had a great afternoon edging hard fighting MFM FC 2-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
League top scorer, Junior Lokosa opened scoring from the spot in the 52nd minute, his seventh goal of the season.
