El-Kanemi Warriors whip Sunshine as Enyimba, Wikki, Plateau Utd draw

El-Kanemi Warriors continued with their good form yesterday when they defeated visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure 3-1 to retain their home invincibility and also remain in strong contention for the league title.

However, it was not a good day for Wikki Tourists, Enyimba and Plateau United as they were forced to scoreless draw at home by Rivers United, 3SC and Lobi Stars.

A brace from their leading goal scorer, Samuel Matthias and a goal from ageless Bello Kofar-Mata sealed victory for El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri.

In Katsina, rampaging MFM of Lagos were turned back where they fell 1-2 to Baldwin Bazuaye tutored Katsina United.

Chinedu Udechukwu opened scoring for the host in the 14th minute but MFM Captain Austin Ogunye equalised in the 64th minute before Martins Ursule clinched victory for Katsina United in the 90th minute.

Defending champions Enugu Rangers managed a slim 1-0 victory over hard fighting ABS of Ilorin when former Enyimba man, Daniel Etor scored their only goal just as Anthony Okemiri’s solitary goal was enough to give Abia Warriors 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Umuahia.

Although Mustapha Aliko saved Godwin Zaki penalty kick in the 16th minute, Abia Warriors held tight to their lone goal to win after back to back defeats.

In Gombe, Coach Manu Garba’s men defeated FC IfeanyiUbah 2-0 with goals from Austin Oladapo and Samuel Agba who scored in each half of the match.

Former Champions, Kano Pillars recorded another away draw as they forced Remo Stars to a 1-1 draw in Shagamu.

Rabiu Ali cancelled out Victor Mboma’s goal when he equalised for Pillars in the 86th minute of the match.

Meanwhile, Nasarawa United will welcome rejuvenated Akwa United today at the Lafia Township stadium.