NPFL REVIEW: Plateau United Slip lower on the log after a 2-0 loss to Abia Warriors

Plateau United missed the chance to cut back the hole between them and leaders Rivers United, following their 2-0 defeat to Abia Warriors in week 29 of the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL) on Saturday.

Going into the fixture, a win for Plateau United (54 factors) would have seen them reduce Rivers United’s result in only one level.

The Port Harcourt-based membership now have the possibility to stretch their lead on the prime of the league desk to seven factors in the event that they beat Remo Stars on Sunday.

In Saturday’s fixture, Plateau United had been handed a golden alternative to take the lead on 27 minutes after they had been awarded a penalty for a foul on Jesse Akila by Harmless Gabriel.

However Akila’s spot kick was saved by Abia Warriors goalkeeper Ibrahim Pius.

Abia Warriors then went 1-0 up within the thirty fifth minute 1-0 due to Harmless Gabriel’s free kick from 25 yards.

And in 5 minutes of added time Abia Warriors doubled their lead by Imeh Atobasi to safe the three factors for the house crew.

The win noticed Abia Warriors, now on 36 factors, transfer up from 14th to twelfth spot within the 20-team league desk.

And within the second recreation that was additionally performed on Saturday, Enugu Rangers pipped visiting Dakkada 1-0.

Christian Nnaji was the hero for Rangers as his sixty fifth minute header from a powerful cross from Eso Archibong secured the win.

Rangers took their factors tally to 48 and now occupy the third spot.

In the meantime, the remaining eight fixtures of week 29 can be performed throughout the nation on Sunday

Mike Cookey