NPFL wrap-up: No away win in nine games as Ifeanyi Ubah edge Heartland

There was no away win on matchday 28 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as FC Ifeanyi Ubah beat Heartland 2-1 in the Oriental derby in Nnewi.

TheCable examines how the 18 NPFL teams fared across various stadiums.

Enyimba 0-0 Nasarawa United

It was a goalless affair between the People’s Elephant and Nasarawa United at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.

Sunshine Stars 2-1 Abia Warriors

Ahmat Sadeeq’s brace was all the Owena Whales needed to overcome Abia Warriors in Akure. But Paul Samson pulled one back for the visitors as the match ended 2-1 in favour of Sunshine Stars.

Dakkada 1-1 Rangers

Dakkada and Rangers shared the spoils at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo.

Akwa United 2-0 Adamawa Utd

Two first half goals from Charles Atshimene and Mfon Udoh was enough for Kennedy Boboye’s boys to take all maximum points at stake.

Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars

Jigawa GS pipped Pillars 1-0 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.

Lobi Stars 2-0 Kwara United

Mohammed Sanni and Monday Akile’s goals in the 58th and 61st minutes respectively were all Lobi Stars needed to clinch all maximum points against Kwara United at the Aper Aku stadium, Makurdi.

Plateau United 2-0 Warri Wolves

Plateau United netted twice to overcome Warri Wolves and claim all three points at stake in Jos.

Rivers United 1-0 Katsina Utd

Malachi Ohawume’s 77th minute goal was all Stanley Eguma’s boys needed to get all points against Katsina United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 2-1 Heartland

In the oriental derby, FC Ifeanyi Ubah edged Heartland 2-1 in Nnewi.

*MFM and Wikki Tourists match will take place at the Agege Stadium on Monday.