NPFL wrap-up: Enyimba lose again as Nasarawa beat Akwa

Week four of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) saw Nasarawa handing Akwa United, defending champion, their first defeat of the season.

TheCable examines how the 14 NPFL teams fared across various stadiums.

Nasarawa United 2-0 Akwa

Michael Tochukwu and Norbert Silas’ goals in the 54th and 83rd minutes respectively handed Akwa United their first defeat in the 2021/22 NPFL campaign at the Lafia stadium.

Wikki Tourists 3-0 MFM

Wikki defeated MFM to compound the Olukoya boys’ woes in Bauchi.

Rivers 0-0 Sunshine Stars

It was a goalless affair at the Port Harcourt stadium between Rivers United and Sunshine Stars.

Kano Pillars 2-0 Enyimba

Rabiu Ali and Kokoetteh Udoh’s goals were all Kano Pillars needed against Enyimba to snatch their first win of the season.

Dakkada 1-1 Remo Stars

Dakkada and Remo stars shared the spoils in Uyo.

Rangers 4-0 Niger Tornadoes

Rangers had an emphatic 4-0 win against visiting Niger Tornadoes at the Cathedral to win all points at stake.

Plateau United 3-0 Heartland

Akila Jesse (17’), Chimezie Izuchukwu (47’), Mohammed Zulkifilu (73’) goals were all Plateau United needed to earn all points at the new Jos stadium.

On Monday, the following matches will take place;

• Abia Warriors Vs Kwara United
• Gombe Vs Lobi Stars
• Shooting Stars Vs Katsina