NPFL: Lobi Stars pip 3SC to go back top as Insurance hold Pillars in Kano

Lobi Stars of Makurdi have returned to the zenith of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League after they edged Taking pictures Stars Sports activities Membership of Ibadan on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The Present Get Dimension facet defeated the Oluyole Warriors 2-1 on the Lafia Metropolis Stadium in a pulsating encounter which the noticed the host rating a late penalty to get all factors.

The primary half had ended 1-1 after Waheed Adebayo had put Lobi forward 2 minutes into the tie, however Gideon Monday minutes after his introduction to the sport restored parity for 3SC.

Nevertheless, Orji Kalu Okagbue secured the win 6 minutes from time from the penalty spot.

Kwara United additionally recorded their third win of the season after defeating Gombe United on the Kwara Stadium courtesy of a magnificence from returnee Alao Mohammed  within the 37 and Abubakar Garba’s low drive within the 85 minutes.

In the meantime, Bendel Insurance coverage held Kano Pillars to a goalless on the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday whereas Bayelsa United received a 3rd consecutive draw after 1-1 draw in opposition to host, Katsina United on the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

Tekena Garando scored his first purpose of the season to open rating within the forty second minute, however Lukman Bello’s header ensured the spoils was shared.

*NPFL MATCHDAY 10 RESULTS*

Katsina United 1-1 Bayelsa United

Lobi Stars 2-1 Taking pictures Stars

Kwara United 2-0 Gombe United

Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Akwa United

Sunshine Stars 1-0 Sporting Lagos

Abia Warriors 1-0 Rangers Int’l

Kano Pillars 0-0 Bendel Insurance coverage

Remo Stars 0-0 Doma United

Heartland FC 0-1 Enyimba FC

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