Kwara United recorded their third victory in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign after a nervy 2-1 home win against Katsina United at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Sunday.
Following a disjointed first half performance, Godwin Emeka put the Harmony Boys ahead four minutes after the break.
Stephen Alfred got the second for John Obuh’s men on the half hour mark, his third of the season.
Sunshine Stars were held at home to a 0-0 draw by Kano Pillars.
FC IfeanyiUbah picked their first win in five games with a comfortable 2-0 home victory against Eastern rivals Heartland on Sunday.
Ekene Awazie got the curtain raiser off a free kick in the 25th minute, while Ivorian striker Seka Pascal made the points safe by adding the second 11 minutes after the break.
In Enugu, Imama Amapakabo’s return to his former club ended on a sour note as El-Kanemi Warriors narrowly lost 1-0 to Enugu Rangers.
Kelvin Itoya netted the decisive goal eight minutes from time.
Martins Usule ensured a nervy end to the game by reducing the deficit eight minutes before the end of the game.
Niger Tornadoes edged out Nasarawa United 1-0 at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja courtesy of Segun Alebiosu’s 11th minute strike, while Yobe Desert Stars also beat River United 1-0 in Damaturu courtesy of substitute Philip Asuquo’s 80th minute penalty.
In another match day eight fixture, Go Round FC boosted their survival hopes after defeating Abia Warriors 1-0 in Omoku.
Okon Otop scored the winning goal in the third minute of the encounter.
