NPFL: Rangers Hold Barau FC, Plateau United Halts Kano Pillars' Undefeated Run
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued with a series of matches, with defending champions Rangers maintaining their position at the summit of the table, while Plateau United halted Kano Pillars' impressive run.
At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Rangers secured a hard-fought draw against Barau FC, with a final score of 2-2. Rangers took the lead in the 42nd minute through Ifeanyi Okechukwu. Barau FC fought back in the second half, scoring twice through Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau. However, Chidiebere Nwobodo's goal in the 88th minute ensured a point for Rangers.
Meanwhile, Plateau United claimed a resounding 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the Jos Stadium. Samuel Ayanwale, Paul Samson, Ekundayo Ojo, and Nenrot Silas scored for the home team, halting Kano Pillars' impressive unbeaten run.
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Aba Township Stadium. Razak Crescent and John Okoli scored for Abia Warriors, while Chinedu Ike scored for Bendel Insurance.
At the Gombe United Stadium, Nasarawa United emerged victorious against Doma United with a final score of 2-0. Chinedu Ishaya and John Okoli were the scorers for Nasarawa United.
Rivers United secured a 1-0 win over Akwa United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium. The lone goal came in the 71st minute through John Okoli.
In other matches, Remo Stars defeated Katsina United 2-1 at the Kwara Stadium. Chinedu Ishaya and Chinedu Ike scored for Remo Stars, while Umar Mohammed scored for Katsina United.
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors secured a 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance. Razak Crescent and John Okoli scored for Abia Warriors, while Chinedu Ike scored for Bendel Insurance.
In another match, Nasarawa United claimed a 2-0 win over Doma United at the Lafia Municipal Stadium. Chinedu Ishaya and John Okoli scored for Nasarawa United.
NPFL Matchday 2 Results
- Rangers FC 1 - 0 Akwa United
- Remo Stars 2 - 1 Katsina United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 1 Bendel Insurance
- Nasarawa United 2 - 0 Doma United
- Nasarawa United 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Abia Warriors
- Riverstone FC 1 - 2 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nasarawa United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Nasarawa United
- Riverstone FC 1 - 2 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nasarawa United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Nasarawa United
- Riverstone FC 1 - 2 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nasarawa United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Nasarawa United
- Riverstone FC 1 - 2 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nasarawa United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Nasarawa United
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nasarawa United
- Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Gombe United
- Katsina United 1 - 2 Nasarawa United
- Riverstone FC 1 - 2 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 0 - 1 Nas
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
