NPFL MD 28 wrap: Kwara, Enyimba, Plateau record victories amidst stalemates

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Four out of six Matchday 28 of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28 games ended in draws on Sunday.

Heartland FC and Bayelsa United played out a 1-1 draw as Surajo Lawal canceled out Issa Yusuf’s opener for the latter.

In similar vein, Ten man Sunshine Stars forced Nasarawa United to a 1-1 draw in Lafia.

Idris Ajiya broke the deadlock for the host in the fifth minute before Ahmadu Liman’s leveler for the Akure Gunners.

In Enugu, Rangers International FC and Akwa United also settled for a 1-1 draw.

Kabir Osoba opened scoring for the Promise Keepers in the 24th minute while Saviour Isaac equalised from the spot three minutes into the second period.

In Ilorin, goals from Wasiu Alalade and Wasiu Jimoh lifted Kwara United to a 2-0 success against Kano Pillars.

Enyimba pipped El Kanemi Warriors 1-0 in Aba thanks to Joseph Atule’s solitary goal.

Finally, Plateau United edged Abia Warriors 1-0 as Olawale Doyeni’s goal separated both sides.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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