NPFL wrap-up: Big win for Rangers but league leaders Lobi held by Sunshine

There were six wins and four draws on matchday 19 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

This is how the teams fared across 10 centres.

Enugu Rangers 3-0 Wikki Tourists

A goal each from Godwin Aguda, Christian Madu and Kelvin Itoya fired Enugu Rangers to a 3-0 demolition of Wikki Tourists.

Abia Warriors 2-1 Rivers United

Arinze Nwangwu and Ndifreke Effiong each scored to hand Abia Warriors a 2-1 win over Rivers United. Malachy Ohawume scored the consolation goal for Abia.

Sunshine Stars 1-1 Lobi Stars 

League leaders Lobi Stars were held to 1-1 draw by hosts Sunshine Stars.

Jide Fatokun salvaged a point with an injury time header after Samad Kadiri had put the Pride of Benue ahead in the 88th minute.

Enyimba 0-0 Akwa United

Despite a red card to Fatau Dauda, Enyimba was unable to break the deadlock in a goalless draw at the UJ Esuene Stadium.

El-Kanemi Warriors  2-0 Nasarawa United

Antonio Desousa and Michael Ohanu helped El-Kanemi Warriors navigate past Nasarawa United 2-0.

Plateau United 1-0 Katsina United

A second half penalty kick from Emmanuel Edafe helped Plateau United to a 1-0 victory over Katsina United.

Go Round 0-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Go Round and FC Ifeanyi Ubah played out a frustrating goalless draw, with the hosts failing to take advantage of their flurry of chances.

Kano Pillars 2-0 Heartland 

Red-hot Junior Lokosa grabbed a brace for Kano Pillars who compounded the woes of Heartland with a 2-0 win at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

Yobe Desert Stars 0-0 Kwara United

A determined Kwara United team fought the battle of their lives to pick a 0-0 draw at Yobe Desert Stars.

Niger Tornadoes 1-0 MFM FC

MFM FC succumbed 1-0 to Niger Tornadoes courtesy of Bolaji Adeyemo’s first half spot kick.