NPFL wrap-up: Stephen Jude nets hat-trick as Kwara thump Adamawa 5-0

Kano Pillars and Akwa United won away from home during matchday 17 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Kwara United 5-0 Adamawa United

Stephen Jude’s hat-trick and Michael Ohanu’s brace were the flavours needed to sweeten the Afonja’s Warriors’ win over Adamawa United.

Abia Warriors 3-1 Katsina United

Goals from Chukwuemeka Obioma, Paul Samson, and Fatai Abdullahi helped Abia Warriors defeat Katsina United 3-1 in Umuahia.

Rasheed Ahmed netted a consolation for Katsina United from the spot in the 79th minute.

Wikki Tourists 1-2 Kano Pillars

In Bauchi, Wikki Tourists suffered a home loss as goals from Nyima Nwagua and Stephen Chukwude in the 13th and 66th minutes were enough for the visitors to run away with the three points.

Heartland 1-1 Warri Wolves

Kingsley Maduforo’s 44th-minute strike cancelled out Efe Yarhere’s goal for Heartland.

MFM FC 1-2 Akwa United

Mfon Udoh, Ikechukwu Nwani’s goals ensured an away win for the visiting Akwa United at the Agege Stadium in Lagos.

Paul Obata scored the only goal for the home side in the 45th minute.

Lobi Stars 4-1 Rivers United

One goal apiece from Douglas Achiv and Samuel Mathias and a brace from Ossy Martins secured maximum points for the Ortom Boys at Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.

Fortune Omoniwari reduced the deficit for visitors in the 79th minute.