Fixtures from the match day 22 of the Nigerian Professional Football League saw Plateau United maintain their place as league leaders while Rivers United and Lobi Stars retained their positions as second and third on the log.
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Goals from Oche Ochewoechi and Tosin Omoyele was all Plateau United needed to silence visiting Jigawa Golden Stars, despite Saleh Ibrahim’s stoppage time strike, as the hosts claimed a vital 2-1 win. At the Okigwe Township Stadium, Rivers United shocked the hosts as a brace from Malachi Ohawume meant Heartland FC were beaten 2-0 at home. Alex Aghahowa’s 21st minute strike saw Lobi claim a hard fought away win against Kwara United to ensure they retain their position as third on the league log.
Elsewhere, Enugu Rangers eased past Adamawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Isaac Loute’s opener in the dying minutes of the first half put the hosts ahead and Isreal Abia doubled the lead for the Flying Antelopes in the 61st minute to complete a 2-0 win to the delight of the home fans.
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FULL NPFL RESULTS
Plateau Utd 2-1 Jigawa GS
Kwara Utd 0-1 Lobi
Kano Pillars 2-0 Dakkada
Heartland 0-2 Rivers Utd
FC Ifeanyiubah 1-0 MFM
Rangers 2-0 Adamawa Utd
Wolves 3-0 Sunshine Stars
Abia Warriors 2-1 Akwa Utd
Wikki 1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Source:
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