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Ahmed Musa Seals Comeback for Kano Pillars as Rangers Reclaim Top Spot

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Ahmed Musa Seals Comeback for Kano Pillars as Rangers Reclaim Top Spot

Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars rallied to a 2-1 victory over Rivers United at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Abdullahi Musa had put Rivers United ahead in the 81st minute, but Pillars responded with goals from Handsome Surveyor and Musa to complete the comeback.

In other action, Rangers moved back to the top of the league table after defeating Enyimba 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Wonah Williams gave Enyimba the lead shortly after halftime, but Chidozie Iwundu equalized in the 61st minute, with Ifeanyi Onyebuchi scoring the decisive goal seven minutes later.

Holders Remo Stars boosted their survival hopes with a 3-0 home win over Niger Tornadoes, thanks to goals from Victor Mbaoma, Olamilekan Adedayo, and Samuel Anakwe. Nasarawa United also dominated at home, thrashing Warri Wolves 3-0 at the Lafia City Stadium with strikes from Victor Chimezie, Ngei Oluka-Efor, and Habibu Alakija.

Kwara United secured a vital 2-1 victory over Barau FC, with Toheeb Gidado and Saheed Olaniyi scoring in the first half, before Joseph Atule reduced the deficit for the visitors. Shooting Stars claimed a 2-1 win against El-kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri, with Qamar Adegoke netting the equalizer and decisive goal for the visitors.

Finally, Wikki Tourists recorded an away win against Bendel Insurance, coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory. Emmanuel Dung had given Insurance an early lead, with Jonathan Mairiga and Efe Ubiomo responding for Wikki.

Full Results:

Wikki 1-2 Insurance

Plateau 1-1 Kun Khalifat

El-Kanemi 1-2 3SC

Kwara Utd 2-1 Barau

Remo Stars 3-0 Tornadoes

Rangers 2-1 Enyimba

Katsina Utd 3-2 Bayelsa Utd

Abia Warriors 2-1 Ikorodu City

Kano Pillars 2-1 Rivers Utd

Nasarawa Utd 3-0 Wolves

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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