Plateau United extend NPFL lead, ends Shooting Stars unbeaten run

By Adeyinka Akintunde on July 31, 2017

Plateau United maintained their position as top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table, after they defeated Shooting Stars of Ibadan 2-0 at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos, on Match day 32.

Emmanuel Odafe had given the hosts the lead after converting a Salmon Junior cross on 16 minutes, before Ibeh Johnson scored, scrabbling the ball in, after a goal-mouth melee on 78 minutes.

This win ends Shooting Stars five-match unbeaten run in the NPFL, with the Jos-based side also failing to drop points at home in their last ten matches.

Mfom Udoh scored the only goal for Enyimba in their 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars from the penalty spot. This goal marked his eleventh of the season. The twist in the game, however, came in the 35th minute, when Junior Lokosa of Pillars was shown a straight red for a rough tackle on Ifeanyi Anaemena on 35 minutes.

The People’s Elephant also hit the bar on four occasions during the match, in a bid to extend their lead.

In Sagamu, Austin Ogunye scored on 71 minutes to give the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club a slim 1-0 victory over already relegated Remo Stars, as they continue their chase to catch up with leaders, Plateau United. He converted an assist from Adebayo Waheed to score for the Lagos side.

Stephen Odey, however, missed chances during the match to extend his lead as the highest goal scorer of the domestic league.

Akwa United lost 1-0 to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri. Tchoanfine Pade scored from a header to give the northerners the win against the third placed side on the table.

At the end of match day 32 of the NPFL, Plateau United sit on top with 58 points, MFM FC is second with 55 points, Akwa United is third with 51 points and Enyimba FC is fourth with 50 points.

At the rear, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) stays at 17th position is 40 points, Enugu Rangers is 18th with 39 points, Gombe United is 19th with 37 points and Remo Stars stays at 20th place with 29 points. 

•Photo shows Plateau United squad.

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 31, 2017


 

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