Group A leaders, Bendel Insurance, yesterday, faced, perhaps, their toughest game of the 2022/23 Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, against visiting Nasarawa United, but at the end, came out 1-0 winners. Led by Coach Bala Nikyu, Nasarawa United threw everything they had into the game played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, perhaps, looking for their first away win. The first half of the game ended goalless, but the second half was only seven minutes gone when Ebuka Akobundu got the goal that made the difference.
In Aba,, Enyimba defeated Shooting Stars 2-0 with Chukwuemeka Obioma Godson scoring the two first half goals. The defeat leaves Shooting Stars four points off the championship playoff places, while Obioma becomes the leading scorer with seven goals from eight games. Elsewhere, Plateau United bashed El Kanemi 5-0 in Jos, Kwara United drew 1-1 with Remo Stars, Niger Tornadoes held Bayelsa United to a 1-1 draw, Wikki Tourists defeated Lobi Stars 2-0, while Doma United beat Abia Warriors 1-0. Games continue today with Akwa United hosting Gombe United, while the game between Rivers United and Enugu Rangers in Port Harcourt has been postponed.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
