NPFL: Doma United stun Lobi Stars as Morice Chukwu saves Rivers blushes

Doma United’s win towards group B leaders, Lobi Stars was the spotlight of the match day 10 fixtures within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Savannah Tigers defeated the Makurdi primarily based facet by two objectives to nil on the Pantami Stadium.

After a goalless affair within the second half, Daniel Barnabas struck a low shot via the keeper’s hand to present the Host the lead within the 51st minute.

The Tigers doubled their lead which sealed the win, via Maurice Chigozie who scored from the penalty spot following a handball by Lobi Stars defender.

The win took Doma United to sixth on the group B log whereas Lobi Stars drop to second with identical factors as Rivers United, however adrift on objective distinction.

In one other group B conflict, Abia Warriors virtually ran away with a win on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, however for a late minute strike that saved the day for the reigning champions.

Nweke Kalu had put the Umuahia facet within the lead three minutes into the second half, however Maurice Chukwu levelled rating on the ninetieth minutes.

In group A, group leaders, Bendel Insurance coverage and eight occasions champions, Enyimba performed a one attract a pulsating encounter.

Chukwuemeka Obioma had put the Host forward within the forty fourth minute from the penalty spot, however Imade Osarenkhoe’s free kick within the eightieth minute ensured the Edo Arsenal’s unbeaten run is undamaged.

Two penalties within the second half from Godwin Obaje within the forty eighth minutes and Chidera Eze within the 86th minutes ensured a candy comeback 2-1 win for Enugu Rangers towards Bayelsa United after Alex Oyowah had put the guests forward within the thirty fourth minutes.

In Uyo, two fast objectives from Ubong Friday and Taye Muritala within the 53rd and fifty fifth minute sealed a 2-0 win for Akwa United towards Taking pictures Stars Sports activities Membership.

The win took the Promise Keepers to the second spot of the group A standings whereas 3SC are eighth on the log.

Match 10 Full time Outcomes

Plateau Utd 2-0 Gombe Utd

Akwa Utd 2-0 3SC

Enyimba 1-1 Insurance coverage

Remo Stars 1-0 Nasarawa Utd

Kwara Utd 2-0 El-Kanemi

Rivers Utd 1-1 Abia Warriors

Doma Utd 2-0 Lobi

Wikki 1-1Sunshine Stars

By Uche Dozie