NPFL REVIEW: RELEGATION LOOMS FOR MFM AS ANOTHER UNPROFESSIONAL ACT COMMITTED IN KASTINA

MFM’s loss in Akure has moved them nearer to relegation with three video games left

The concluding fixtures of the Nigerian Skilled Soccer League (NPFL) matchday 35 fixtures had been performed on Sunday. Nineteen objectives had been scored in six dwelling victories and two attracts.

MFM had been all-time low of the league desk and knew they wanted all three factors to assist their quest to flee relegation within the Southwestern derby away in Akure in opposition to Sunshine Stars.

However relegation appears to be like nearer to the Olukoya Boys after a 2-1 defeat.

Sunshine Stars elevated their unbeaten dwelling run to 4 with Azeez Ajagbe’s tap-in from a cross from Ugochukwu Leonard within the eleventh minute.

Within the twenty sixth minute, MFM recorded its first shot on course from Oludayo Alabi’s shot that was parried away by Japheth Opubo for a nook kick.

Within the 61st minute, Ike Brandon drove previous the MFM defence and teed up Osayi Kingdom for Sunshine’s second purpose.

MFM continued to consider and substitute Nduka David halved the deficit following a strike from a nook within the seventy fifth minute. However that was how far they obtained as they misplaced their eleventh away recreation.

With right now’s end result, MFM is prone to be relegated from the league with their present standing of 36 factors, which is seven factors from security, with three video games left within the season.

There was an unruly scene after the match the place visibly offended MFM gamers complained that Sunshine Stars didn’t ‘free’ them to win the sport to spice up their possibilities of NPFL Survival.

They mentioned that they had helped Sunshine Stars survive relegation 3 times and Sunshine did not return the favour.

ANOTHER UNPROFESSIONAL ACT IN KASTINA

The referee of the sport between Katsina United versus Remo Stars added 34 minutes for the hosts to get the profitable purpose earlier than ending the sport.

At full time, scores between Remo Stars and Katsina United stood at 2-2 however the recreation lasted one other 34 minutes earlier than it ended.

Katsina scored two early objectives by way of former Enyimba ahead Tosin Omoyele within the eleventh and twenty sixth minutes.

Within the second half, Remo Stars fought again by way of objectives from Alimi Sikiru and Adegbite Alhameen, and at 90 minutes, the Ikenne-based membership thought that they had gained a degree on the highway.

Nevertheless, the sport lasted one other 34 minutes earlier than Emmanuel Matthew scored the profitable purpose for Katsina United.

In keeping with a video shared on Twitter by Mike the pundit, the scenes confirmed Remo Stars media officer allegedly being harassed.

Elsewhere, one other derby of the day between Gombe United and Wikki Vacationers ended 2-1 in favour of the hosts on the Pantami Stadium.

First and second-half objectives Ibrahim Yahaha and Ahmed Jimoh helped the Savannah Scorpions proceed their dwelling unbeaten streak whereas Victor Okoro scored a comfort purpose for Wikki Vacationers.

Gombe United jumped to the ninth place at 49 factors whereas Wikki Vacationers dropped to the eleventh place with 46 factors.

DRAWS :

The Oriental derby between Enyimba and Heartland resulted in a stalemate because the Individuals’s Elephants burnished their continental possibilities with the purpose gained.

The Naze Millionaires, who had been on the verge of relegation, held Enyimba for the second time this season.

Enyimba spent extra effort to safe the three factors after they misplaced out to MFM of their final league encounter dominating the primary half.

Within the thirty second minute, Enyimba’s probability to interrupt the impasse got here by way of Sadiq Abubakar’s curled free-kick, however the goalkeeper parried it.

Six minutes later, Abubakar tried one other effort, however Ekong Christian couldn’t profit from goalkeeper Uche Ejiogu’s error.

At 45 minutes, Austin Oladapo who returned to the primary 11 after some time powered a 20-yard shot that was saved by Ejiogu.

Enyimba keep within the fifth place with 52 factors, whereas Heartland transfer to the 18th place with 41 factors.

Likewise, Abia Warriors battled again from a 2-0 deficit to degree issues in opposition to Capturing Stars in Ibadan.

Fortunate Emmanuel gave 3SC the lead from the spot within the thirtieth. 5 minutes later, Capturing Stars doubled the lead with Dare Olatunji’s free-kick.

The desk turned for the Oluyole Warriors who conceded two objectives afterwards.

Valentine Odoh halved the deficit within the forty first minute by way of a header from Odinaka Anaeto’s cross.

Imama Amapakabo’s aspect, who’ve been flirting with relegation, accomplished their comeback by way of Godwin Obaje’s eleventh purpose of the season.

Capturing Stars dropped to the sixteenth place with 44 factors whereas Abia Warriors are two factors worse off within the seventeenth place.

Match Outcomes

Enyimba 0-0 Heartland
Gombe United 2-1 Wikki Vacationer
Kano Pillars 1-0 Enugu Rangers
Katsina United 3-2 Remo Stars
Lobi Stars 1-0 Dakkada FC
Nasarawa United 2-1 Rivers United
Capturing Stars 2-2 Abia Warriors
Sunshine Stars 2-1 MFM FC