The match day 4 of the NPFL was rounded up today with a one nil home victory for Adamawa United, who handed Abia Warriors their first defeat of the season.
Akwa starlet also edged FC Ifeanyi Ubah by a lone goal scored by Isaac George in the 65th minute to give the new boys first win in the league.
However, bulk of the actions went down on Wednesday with some thrilling results that may put some of the clubs side in dismay.
Jigawa Golden Stars added salt to injuries for Kano pillars who fell to their host for the first time in 6 meetings the lose means the technical crew have two matches before the three match ultimatum handed them elapses.
For Jigawa Golden Stars, the win moves them from bottom to 16th as they look to fit into life of top flight football.
In Makurdi, 10 men Lobi Stars compunded problems for Fidelis Ikechukwu’s Heartland as they were condemned to a 3 nil defeat, Lobi moves into second position on the log, a point behind Plateau United who they fell to on MD1.
Heartland are struggling to find their rhythm in the league and Fidelis Ilechukwu needs to find the wins before fans and club management run out of patience.
In a similar story, John Obuh’s Akwa United are yet to a win a game. The promise keepers come into MD4 losing heavily to Enyimba; Mfon Udoh had a glorious chance to grab all three point from the penalty spot but blazed his kick over the bar.
Akwa United have three points from as many games played and fans are becoming impatience. Akwa’s opponent, Katsina United grabbed another point and are sitting comfortably in mid table.
MFM FC forced warri wolves to a draw thanks to a late equaliser from Adeniji Adewole in the 92nd mimute, the Olukoya boys had trailed most part of second half after Moses Omoduemuke put Warri Wolves in the 57th minute.
The draw will be a confidence booster for Wolves, who will want to finish the season on a high, meanwhile MFM will be hoping to replicate their away form at home as they look to keep up with table toppers.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United came out tops against Enugu Rangers thanks to goals from Bamba Bakry and Malachi Ohawume, Bakry had put them in the lead in the 33rd mimutes from the penalty spot before Ibrahim Olawoyin leveled in the early minutes of second half for the visitors, Malachi scored the match winner to condemn Rangers to a second defeat in less than four days.
Bouncing back from defeat to Plateau United, Wikki Tourist demolished Delta force by 3-1. Two goals from Daniel Jackson, one on either half inspired Wikki to the victory. Promise Damala was on the score sheet in the 35th mimute for Wikki before Ijioma Maxwell scored a consolation for the guests in the 89th minute.
Table toppers, Plateau United dropped points at Lafia, the winning run for Abdu Maikaba was halted by Nassarawa United who struck first through Anas Yusuf late in the first half, before Mustapha Ibrahim equalised in the 52nd mimutes.
After the rounds of matches, Plateau United still top with 10 points with Lobi, Wikki and MFM all in the top four. Jigawa and Adamwa moved up the table as Nassarawa, Pillars, Akwa United and Heartland at the bottom.
