The race for the golden boot is now heating up for the season as the strikers have got on their scoring boots.
Leading the way will be Sunshine Stars’ informed striker, Sadeeq Yusuf who has now scored 7 for the season.
The striker scored against Kwara United in his team’s 2-1 loss in Akure to remain at the top of the goal scorers’ chart.
Following closely will be Akwa United’s Ndifreke Effiong who scored a brace in Uyo on Sunday against Katsina United.
Last season’s second-highest goal scorer has found his goal-scoring boots again as he has netted 6 times this season and will be hoping to keep scoring to overtake Yusuf at the top.
Joining the league of 4 goals will be Dakkada Captain, Aniekan Ekpe. The veteran scored again against Abia Warriors to take his tally to 4 leveling up with on loan Jigawa Golden Stars striker, Samuel Stone.
While some other players are still stuck on 3 goals for the season, Rangers’ Christian Nnaji bagged his third of the season.
The young striker scored the match-winner against Warri Wolves at the Cathedral on Sunday.
Joining the league of 3 goals will be Kwara United’s Steve Jude and MFM’s Muyiwa Balogun after both scored on Sunday.
Enyimba’s Tosin Omoyele has also scored thrice this season after his brace saw the Elephant bring down Plateau United in Aba.
A private company in the country will reward the player with the highest goal at the end of the season.
