Plateau United maintained top spot in the Nigeria Professional
Football League following a 1-1 away draw against Nasarawa United at
the Lafia Township Stadium on Wednesday.
Anas Yusuf put the hosts ahead three minutes before the break, while
Mustapha Ibrahim equalised for Plateau United in the 52nd minute
nodding from close range.
Plateau United occupy top spot in the table with 10 points from four games.
Lobi Stars moved to second position after a comfortable 3-0 win
against Heartland at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.
Abdulwasiu Mahmud, Sikiru Alimi and John Lazarus got Lobi Stars goals
in the game.
In Akure, Enyimba suffered their first defeat of the campaign, going
down to a 1-0 defeat to Sunshine Stars. Anthony Omaka netted the
winning goal on 10 minutes.
Adeniji Adewole scored deep into stoppage as MFM forced Warri Wolves
to a 1-1 draw at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Jigawa Golden Stars piled more misery on former champions Kano Pillars
edging out the Sai Mash Gida 1-0 at home.
Yusuf Mohammad netted the decisive strike in the seventh minute.
Pillars are yet to win a game this season with one draw and three
defeats from their opening four games.
Akwa United poor start to the season continued after they were held to
a 0-0 draw at home by Katsina United.
Mfon Udoh missed a penalty for the Promise Keepers 12 minutes from time.
The Uyo club are still searching for their first win of the season
with two draws and two defeats from four games.
At the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, Rivers United recorded
their first win of the campaign following hard fought a 2-1 win
against Rangers.
Bamba Bakry put Rivers United ahead from the spot in the 33rd minute,
while substitute Ibrahim Olawoyin equalised for the visitors in the
54th minute.
Malachi Ohawume however scored the winning goal for the home side 16
minutes from time.
Wikki Tourists returned to winning ways after Sunday’s defeat to
Plateau United thrashing Delta Force 3-1 at home.
