NPFL wrap-up: Only eight goals scored in weekend of slim wins, stalemates

Eight goals were scored in as many games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.

TheCable takes a look at how the teams fared across various centres on matchday 18.

Akwa United 2-1 Sunshine Stars

Akwa United returned to winning ways courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars.

Ifeanyi Ifeanyi drew the first blood before Franklin Sasere equalised for the Owena Whales. Striker Victor Mbaoma scored the winning goal in the 88th minute of action.

Kwara United 1-1 Go Round FC

Kwara United drew 1-1 with Go Round FC in Ilorin. Red hot Stephen Alfred grabbed the opener but Chidi Nwachukwu netted the leveller for the visitors.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 0-0 Enugu Rangers

The oriental derby was a lively affair but it failed to produce goals as FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Enugu Rangers shared the spoils.

Lobi Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars

In a keenly contested battle that ended 1-0 in favour of Lobi Stars at home to Kano Pillars, Ayo Saka netted the only goal of the game in the 81st minute.

Wikki Tourists 0-0 Enyimba FC

An undaunted Enyimba side picked a point against Wikki Tourists in Jos. The game ended 0-0.

Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Yobe Desert Stars

A last-gasp strike from Andrew Ikefe proved to be the difference as Niger Tornadoes pipped Yobe Desert Stars 1-0.

Katsina United 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

In the northern derby, midfield maestro Destiny Ashadi netted the winner for Katsina United who edged Elkanemi Warriors 1-0.