Nasarawa United have moved to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings following a 2-1 victory over Heartland FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday.
Chinedu Ohanachom scored the opening goal of the contest for the Solid Miners in the 14th minute but Shedrack Oghali levelled things up for the Naze Millionaires in the 63rd minute.
Adamu Hassan however struck a dagger into Heartland hearts with 16 minutes remaining as the Lafia club romped to the top of the standings with maximum points amassed from their opening two games of the season.
Kano Pillars have moved up to second place in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings following a 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Sunday.
Pillars took the lead in the seventh minute at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna through Umar Hassan who reacted quickest to poke home from close range following great work by Auwalu Ali.
Sai Masu Gida doubled their lead in the 27th minute through their ever green captain, Rabiu Ali with Yusuf Maigoro supplying the assist.
The Kano club have now amassed four points from their opening two games this season and are second on the league standings, two points adrift of the leaders, Rivers United.
Dakkada FC are in third place on the standings following their come from behind 2-1 victory over Jigawa Golden Stars at the ‘Nest Of Champions’, the Godswill Akpabion International Stadium, Uyo.
Mohammed Abubakar scored the opening goal of the contest for the visitors in the 25th minute but Dakkada hit back through goals from Aniekan Ekpe and Solomon Chigozie as the Uyo side completed their first win of the season.
Lobi Stars registered their first win of the season as Ossy Martins scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute with MFM FC put to the sword at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.
Sunshine Stars got their first victory of the season as they overpowered FC Ifeanyiubah 1-0 at the Akure Township Stadium.
Results
Kano Pillars 2-0 Katsina Utd
Heartland 1-2 Nasarawa Utd
Rangers 1-0 Akwa Utd
Dakadda 2-1 Jigawa GS
Sunshine Stars 1-0 FCIU
Lobi 1-0 MFM
Wolves 1-0 Adamawa Utd
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