NPFL wrap-up: Pitch invasion halts game in Kaduna, Dakkada secure away win

Dakkada recorded the only away win on matchday 27 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Here is a roundup of games across various stadiums.

Katsina United 3-1 Enyimba

Three first-half goals from Katsina United secured the points at stake for the home side. Anayo Iwuala netted a 52nd-minute consolation goal for the People’s Elephant.

Rangers 4-1 Sunshine Stars

Rangers had an emphatic win as they outplayed Sunshine 4-1 at the Nnamdi Adikwu Stadium.

Adamawa United 2-0 Rivers Utd

Surajo Hassan put Adamawa United ahead in the 13th minute, and 26 minutes later, Nworie Fabin Maduabuchi’s own goal doubled their lead as they comfortably defeated Rivers in Bauchi.

Kwara United 1-0 MFM

Christopher Nwanze’s 77th minute penalty kick was the difference between Kwara United and MFM in Ilorin.

Abia Warriors 2-0 Lobi Stars

Two first half goals from Chukwuemeka Obioma and Paul Samson were enough for Imama Amapakabo’s boys to take all maximum points at stake.

Wikki Tourists 4-3 FC Ifeanyi Ubah

FC Ifeanyi Ubah lost for the 12th time this season as they were beaten 4-3 by Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

Heartland 2-1 Jigawa GS

At the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Chukwudi Nworgu and Emeka Atuloma’s goals helped Heartland win the game.

Samuel Stone netted a consolation goal for the visitors in the 34th minute.

Nasarawa United 2-0 Plateau Utd

Nasarawa United beat Plateau 2-0 to continue their impressive form in Lafia.

Warri Wolves 0-1 Dakkada

The difference between both sides was Dakkada’s away goal at the Ozoro’s Township Stadium.

*Kano Pillars – Akwa United

The game was suspended due to fans’ invasion of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium after the referee had ruled Pillars’ goal as offside.

Update: The match involving @pillarsfc 🆚 @AkwaUnited_fc that was abandoned due to pitch encroachment by home fans, will now continue tomorrow morning by 8am…#PILAKW

— NPFL Insert (@NPFL_INSERT) June 13, 2021