NPFL Matchday 4 Round-up: Enyimba suffers another defeat as Kano Pillars earns first win

The Nigeria Professional Football League witnessed its matchday four with matches across seven centers on Sunday, January 2nd.

Enyimba suffered a back-to-back defeat under Finidi George, while Remo Stars held Dakkada at home to maintained top spot. Rangers leapfrog to the third position, while Akwa United stands on fourth position with same points, as Sunshine rocks bottom log.

Kano Pillars vs Enyimba

Winless Kano Pillars welcomed high-flying Enyimba FC to the Tafawa Balewa Stadium to a 2-0 home victory. Rabiu Ali opened the scoring for Sai Masu Gida from the spot kick in the 45th minute before Kokoete Udo doubled the lead in the 60th minute to earned Kano Pillars its first win and Enyimba its second defeat.

Rabiu Ali’s goal against Enyimba FC is his 105th in the NPFL, marking the 14th consecutive season in a row he’s scored in the top flight.

Dakkada vs Remo Stars

League leaders, Remo Stars maintained top spot following a 1-1 draw against Dakkada in Uyo on Sunday. Oriyomi Lawal put Dakkada ahead in the 12th minute, while Samuel Anakwe equalised for the visitors four minutes before the break.

Nasarawa United vs Akwa United

Defending Champions Akwa United went down to a 2-0 defeat against Nasarawa United at the Lafia Township Stadium, as Nasarawa United earned its first win of the season. The hosts took the lead through Tochukwu Udeh in the 53rd minute, before Silas Nwankwo added the second six minutes from time.

Enugu Rangers vs Niger Tornadoes

Enugu, Rangers recorded the biggest win of the day at home at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium after beating Niger Tornadoes 4-0. Kenechukwu Agu scored twice coupled with a goal each from Shedrack Asiegbu and Christian Nnaji as the Flying Antelopes moved to third position on the log.

Wikki Tourists vs MFM

Wikki Tourists handed MFC its third defeat of the season with a 3-0 home win, thanks to goals from Nelson Abiam, Isah Usman and Ibrahim Emmanuel Sale at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.

Plateau United vs Heartland FC

In Jos, goals from Jesse Akila, Izuchukwu Chimezie and Zulkifilu Rabiu gifted Plateau United maximum points against Heartland FC of Owerri.

Rivers United vs Sunshine Stars

Rivers United retained second position after a 0-0 draw against Sunshine Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.