Rivers United on Sunday returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 win over Heartland Fc of Owerri, which further compounded the woes of Fedelis Ilechukwu’s team, as Rivers United are top of the League standings while Heartland FC are down in 18th on the Log with just 1 win from 5 games played so far in the league.
Godwin Aguda (19th-minute penalty), Kazie (64th minute), and Ohawuma (85th minute) all scored for Stanley Eguma’s side, while Oghali (78th minute) scored the only goal for the Nazi Billionaires as the match ended 3-1 in favour of Rivers United.
In Aba, Enyimba defeated Kano Pillars 2-1, with Anayo and Orok getting both goals for the Peoples Elephant in the 21st and 38th minutes respectively, while Usman scored the only goal for the Northern outfits.
In Nnewi, Anambra State, Ifeanyi Ubah were held 1-1 at home by Abia Warriors. Christian scored for the visitors as early as the 9th minute of the game, while Ifeanyi Ubah equalized through a goal by Molokwu in the 76th of the match to ensure a share of the spoils.
At the Akure Township Stadium, Yusuf scored the only goal of the game in the 90th minute, as Sunshine Stars managed to defeat Warri Wolves 1-0.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United pipped Katsina United 1-0, with Ayaya scoring the only goal of the game in the 49th minute.
In Makurdi, Lobi Stars defeated Dakkada Fc 2-1. Martins (15th minute) and Ogunye (from the penalty spot in the 90th minute) scored for Lobi Stars, while Ekong scored the only goal for Dakkada Fc in the 70th minute of the fascinating encounter.
At the Soccer Temple Stadium in Agege, Lagos State, MFM Fc were held 1-1 at home by Enugu Rangers, as both teams had to settle for a draw in the thrilling encounter. Ugochukwu scored for the Flying Antelopes in the 23rd minute, while Muyiwa scored for the Odukoya boys in the 29th minute, to ensure that both sides walked away with a point apiece.
The only Goalless draw (0-0) of NPFL Match Week 5 was Jigawa Golden Stars battling Kwara United. It was a very sloppy display by both teams as no goals were scored in the unentertaining encounter.
Finally, the biggest win of Match Week 5 was in Jos, where Plateau United thrashed Adamawa United 3-0. Gyang (45th-minute penalty), Innocent (89th minute), and Jimoh (91st minute) all scored for Plateau United as they humiliated the Northern outfits.
A total of 19 goals were scored in the NPFL Match week 5 on Sunday across various Match Venues, as the NPFL season continues to produce high-quality entertainment and fascinating dramas.
In Akwa Ibom state today (Monday), Akwa United will take on Wikki Tourist of Bauchi to conclude Match week 5.
The Match week 5 results on Sunday in full are:
*Enyimba 2-1 Kano Pillars
*Ifeanyi Ubah 1-1 Abia Warriors
*Jigawa Golden Stars 0-0 Kwara
*Lobi Stars 2-1 Dakkada FC
*MFM Fc 1-1 Enugu Rangers
*Nasarawa 1-0 Katsina United
*Plateau United 3-0 Adamawa Utd
*Rivers United 3-1 Heartland Fc
*Sunshine Stars 1-0 Warri Wolves
