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NPFL MD 14 Reviews: Nasarawa return to summit as Remo Stars extend winning run

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NPFL MD 14 Reviews: Nasarawa return to summit as Remo Stars extend winning run

By Dayo Awoniyi

Nasarawa United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday with a commanding 3–0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in Lafia, ending their four-match winless run in emphatic fashion.

Anas Yusuf was the standout performer for the Solid Miners, netting a superb brace, while Garba Mohammed added a third to cap off a dominant display that reignited their early-season momentum.

Defending champions Remo Stars also continued their fine form, securing back-to-back wins with a 2–0 triumph over Barau FC at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.

Ahmed Akinyele opened the scoring within 15 minutes, before Victor Mbaoma doubled the advantage shortly after the half-hour mark, keeping the Sky Blue Stars firmly in the title race.

In Enugu, Rangers ground out a narrow 1–0 win over Niger Tornadoes, thanks to Kenechukwu Agu’s composed finish 20 minutes from fulltime.

Wikki Tourists staged a late comeback to earn a 1–1 draw against Bayelsa United. Ifeanyi Ogba gave the visitors an early lead in the eighth minute, but Nasir Jibrin salvaged a point for Wikki with a dramatic equaliser three minutes from time.

Elsewhere, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifat FC settled for a 1–1 draw. Adebambo Ademola fired Wolves ahead early, but Lekan Gabriel levelled the score seven minutes before halftime.

Abia Warriors and Bendel Insurance played out a goalless draw in Umuahia, as did Kwara United and Shooting Stars in a cagey contest in Ilorin.

Matchday 14 Results:

Kwara United 0–0 Shooting Stars
Remo Stars 2–0 Barau FC
Rangers 1–0 Niger Tornadoes
Wikki Tourists 1–1 Bayelsa United
Abia Warriors 0–0 Bendel Insurance
Warri Wolves 1–1 Kun Khalifat FC
Nasarawa United 3–0 El-Kanemi Warriors

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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NPFL MD 14 Reviews: Nasarawa return to summit as Remo Stars extend winning run

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