Plateau United remain top of NPFL standings
P@shagcy lateau United yesterday defeated visiting Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia 2-1 at the Rwang Pam Stadium to remain top of the standing in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
With the victory, Plateau United now have 13 points from first five games to remain unbeaten in the Nigerian top flight.
The Jos-based soccer lords show the intention early in the game when Golbe Elisha scored five minutes into the encounter from a free kick before enterprising Godwin Zaki equalised with a well-taken shot from outside the penalty area which beat goalkeeper John Gaadi.
Plateau United restored their lead in the 43rd minute, when an Abia Warriors defender handled the ball in the penalty area.
Kabiru Umar’s penalty kick was parried by goalkeeper Agbok Ekoi, but Philip Azango was on hand to put the ball at the back of the net from the rebound.
The visiting goalkeeper was again at his best to stop Elisha from scoring his second of the day to end it 2-1 in favour of the home side.
Mountain of Fire Ministry (MFM) FC climbed to the second spot after a 1-0 win over Kano Pillars in Lagos, ABS continued their excellent run with a 2-0 win over visiting Shooting Stars to move up to third, while Enyimba defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 to move to fourth on the log.
Despite a goalless draw at home to Lobi Stars, Rivers United stay in number five on the table, just as Abia Warriors are in the sixth position despite losing to Plateau United.
Also yesterday, Katsina United drew 1-1 at home to Akwa United, Remo Stars got their second win of the season against visiting El-Kanemi Warriors, while Wikki Tourists battered FC IfeanyiUbah 3-1.