Yusuf Anas was the hero once again after hitting his second Hattrick of the season as Nasarawa United defeated Abia Warriors 3-0 at the Lafia Stadium in the Matchday seven of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Sports247 reports.
Anas Yusuf opened scoring in the 56th minute after the first half ended goalless.
The captain doubled the lead two minutes later and completed his second Hattrick of the seven weeks old season in the 80th minute as Abia Warriors had no answer to the magical Anas Yusuf.
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The goals took his season tally to eight goals in seven games, as the midfielder is topping the scorers chat in style.
He scored the first Hattrick against Elkanemi in Lafia but it wasn’t enough as Elkanemi Warriors came from two goals down to defeat the home side in a seven goal thriller.
This time his three goals secured the maximum three points for Nasarawa United took their season points haul to nine and cancelled out their goal deficits to zero.
A big relief for the team, returning to winning ways after slumping to a 3-0 last weekend away to Remo Stars in Ikenne.
Elsewhere in the NPFL on Matchday seven, Rangers FC lost to Kano Pillars in Enugu 4-3 with Ahmed Musa, stealing the show by scoring one and providing three assists in the seven goal thriller.
Enyimba FC forced Niger Tornadoes to a 1-1 draw at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, a setback to their title ambition.
Lobi Stars were also held at home to a 2-2 draw by Elkanemi Warriors as the Daniel Amokachi led team threw away a two goal lead.
Kwara United were at their best, despatched their Sunshine. Stars 3-0 with Wasiu Alalade as the hero of the day, notching a first half brace.
NPFL Matchday 7 Wednesday Results
Lobi Stars 2-2 Elkanemi
Enugu Rangers 3-4 Kano Pillars
Enyimba 1-1 Niger Tornadoes
Nasarawa United 3-0 Abia Warriors
Kwara United 3-0 Sunshine Stars
