Nigeria Premier Football League: Enyimba Secure Narrow Win, Rangers Hold Akwa United

Enyimba claimed hard fought 1 - 0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors in their matchday 28 fixture in Aba on Sunday. Joseph Atule scored the decisive goal in the 29 minute extending the 9 time champions’ unbeaten streak to three league matches.

Other Notable Results

• Enugu Rangers 1 - 1 Akwa United

Defending champions Enugu Rangers avoided setback by securing 1 - 1 draw against former titleholders Akwa United. Osoba Kabir gave Akwa United the lead in the 24 minute but Isaac Saviour equalized for Rangers 3 minute into the 2nd half.

• Kwara United 2 - 0 Kano Pillars

Kwara United claimed comfortable 2 - 0 home win over Kano Pillars with Wasiu Jimoh & Wasiu Alalade finding the back of the net in Ilorin.

• Nasarawa United 1 - 1 Sunshine Stars

At Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United & Sunshine Stars shared the spoils. Idris Ajiya put the hosts ahead but Ahmadu Liman responded for Sunshine Stars just before halftime.

• Plateau United 1 - 0 Abia Warriors

Olayemi Doyeni converted decisive penalty to hand Plateau United narrow 1 - 0 victory over Abia Warriors.

Full NPFL Matchday 28 Results:

• Kwara United 2 - 0 Kano Pillars
• Nasarawa United 1 - 1 Sunshine Stars
• Enyimba 1 - 0 El-Kanemi Warriors
• Enugu Rangers 1 - 1 Akwa United
• Plateau United 1 - 0 Abia Warriors

Khaled Hegazy |

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