Lobi Stars pulled off the only stunning away victory as round 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL drew to a close across venues today 7 December 2024.
Stanley Oganbor’s 42nd minute strike alongside an earlier own goal by Godwin Oshagbemi secured the Benue boys a 2nil road win over hosts Kwara United.
Lobi stay joint top in the table on 32 points along with leaders Remo Stars who relied on an Aniekeme Okon’s added minutes brace to seal a 2-0 home win over Sunshine Stars.
Elsewhere, Heartland FC sunk deeper into the relegation zone despite going 2-1 up away to Niger Tornadoes who turned the tables in the 2nd half to run away with a 3-2 win.
Clement Ogogbe cancelled out Azeez Akintunde’s 11th minute strike on 32mins, George Jenom sent the visitors 2-1 ahead on 37 minutes before Mohammed Husaini pulled Tornadoes 2-2 on 43mins.
Sadiq Isyaka sealed the win for Niger with a 76th minute goal, leaving Heartland dropping two places to 19th in the red zone.
Accompanying Heartland in the relegation zone are their fellow newly promoted side Sporting Lagos who fell 0-2 away to defending champions Enyimba International in Aba, Abia State.
Ekwutoziam Eze dispatched a 31st minute penalty to nudge the Aba Warlords 1nil up before midfield maestro Akanni Elijah wrapped up the win in added time to keep Enyimba 4th in the table, 1 point ahead of 5th placed Kano Pillars who mustered a 2-1 comeback win at home to Plateau United.
In Ibadan, Kareem Ademola’s goal on 11 minutes earned hosts Shooting Stars Sports Club a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United while Akwa United eased their relegation worries by beating visitors Abia Warriors 3-1 in Uyo to place 16th.
Kicking off an hour earlier than other fixtures today was the Gombe United vs Rivers United clash that ended 1-1 at the Pentami Stadium.
Andy Okpe sent Rivers in front with a 45th minute goal while Wasiu Alalade equalised two minutes later in the 1st half to leave Rivers falling into the relegation zone in 17th place with 5 games in hand.
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SOURCE: WORAMANGRA