Kano Pillars thumped Gombe United 4-0 to return to winning ways as match day 31 matches were concluded in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, www.aclsports.com reports.
Sai Masu Gida, who have been winless in their three previous games, put four past the bottom club to claim a routine home win. Mustapha Ibrahim, Mustapha Umar and a brace from Rabiu Ali secured the victory – their 13th win of the 2023/24 campaign.
Title contenders Lobi Stars were held to a goalless draw by Bendel Insurance at the Lafia City Stadium. Goalkeeper Amas Obasogie made stunning saves during the course of the game to help the Benin side extend their unbeaten run to three games.
Defending Champions, Enyimba, also walked away with a point against Sunshine Stars in Akure. Promise Awosanmi headed the home side in front shortly after the break before Enyimba substitute Chidiebere Nnachi turned home Ikenna Cooper’s cross later in the game. Super Eagles goalkeeper and Enyimba skipper Ojo Olorunleke made some breathtaking saves to help his side secure a point on his return to the Owena Whale.
League leaders Rangers International suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Rivers United in Port Harcourt. Alex Oyowah and Deputy Echeta scored for the hosts.
In Katsina, Katsina United defeated Sporting Lagos 2-0 to hand Abdullahi Biffo a loss on his maiden outing with the Lagosians. Sunday Anthony was the match-winner as Plateau United beat Remo Stars 1-0 in Jos.
Meanwhile, Kwara United needed a stoppage time goal from Emmanuel Ogbole to beat Akwa United at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin.
Earlier in the match day, Heartland and Abia Warriors secured 1-0 wins over Shooting Stars and Bayelsa United respectively.
MD 31 Results
Kano Pillars 4-0 Gombe Utd
Rivers United 2-0 Rangers Int’l
Katsina United 2-0 Sporting Lagos
Kwara United 1-0 Akwa Utd
Plateau Utd 1-0 Remo Stars
Sunshine Stars 1-1 Enyimba
Lobi Stars 0-0 Bendel Insurance
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Doma United
Heartland 1-0 Shooting Stars
Abia Warriors 1-0 Bayelsa United
