NPFL wrap-up: No away win in eight games as Akwa secure vital victory

There was no away victory on matchday 24 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

TheCable takes a look at how the 16 teams in action fared across various stadiums.

Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Adamawa Utd

Ebuka Anaekwe scored the only goal in this encounter for Nasarawa to take all points at stake.

Plateau Utd 0-0 Kano Pillars

It was a goalless affair in Jos between Plateau United and Kano Pillars.

Enyimba 0-0 Heartland

Enyimba shared the spoils with Heartland at the Aba International Stadium.

Akwa Utd 2-1 Kwara Utd

Ubong Friday and Nasiru Jibril’s 38th and 69th minutes goals were all Kennedy Boboye’s boys needed to overcome Kwara United and remain atop the league table.

Wasiu Alalade netted a consolation goal for the visitors in the 80th minute.

MFM 1-0 Dakkada

Oladapo Alabi’s goal helped the Olukoya boys defeat the Uyo-based Dakkada at the Agege Stadium.

Lobi Stars 2-1 Sunshine Stars

Sunshine Stars netted the opener through Ugonma Uzochukwu but John Lazarus and Ossy Martins’ goals ensured Lobi emerged winners.

Katsina Utd 1-0 Warri Wolves

Samuel Nnoshiri’s 33rd minute goal was the difference between Katsina United and Warri Wolves.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 0-0 Rangers

It ended goalless between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Rangers in Nnewi.