Nigerian Professional Football League leaders, Pateau United, extended their lead on the league table after a hard fought 2-1 win over Nassarawa United on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the New Jos Stadium.
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The hosts took the lead from the spot in the 27th minute through Amos Gyang, but the visitors would equalize five minutes from the break through an effort from Chinedu Ohanachom. Ibrahim Mustapha would gift the home team the win with his strike with just eight minutes left to play.
Plateau United now sit on top of the league with 46 points from 26 games. Rivers United could not maintain their close chase of Plateau United on the league log after falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Enugu Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. A 39th minute strike from Chinonso Eziekwe was all the Flying Antelopes needed to triumph over their visitors.
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At the Okigwe Township Stadium, Heartland FC recorded a vital 2-0 win over Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi. Goals from Pascal Eze and Chukwuemeka Obioma in the 42nd and 69th minute was enough to gift the home side all three points. A brace from Auwalu Ali proved vital for Kano Pillars as they beat Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
FULL MATCHDAY 26 RESULTS
Kwara Utd 1-0 Wikki
Kano Pillars 2-0 Jigawa GS
Heartland 2-0 Lobi
FC Ifeanyiubah 2-1 Dakkada
Rangers 1-0 Rivers Utd
Wolves 2-0 MFM
Abia Warriors 2-1 Adamawa Utd
Enyimba 3-0 Sunshine Stars
Katsina Utd 1-1 Akwa Utd
Plateau Utd 2-1 Nasarawa Utd
Source:
Complete Sports
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