Round six of the NPFL was completed last night after 9 games from both groups were featured. Bendel Insurance vs Gombe was the only game to have featured on Saturday. Round six produced 20 goals scored across both groups, 8 home wins, and 2 draws which are stalemate and 1 away win.
Akwa United 3-1 Remo Stars
The Sky Blues’ side fell at Uyo after suffering a 3-1 defeat to the Promise Keepers. Cyril Olisema open the score chart through the sport kick for Akwa United. Remo got an equalizer and just before the Uche Collins secured a half-time lead for Akwa United. 55th minute of the game captain of Remo Stars Andy Okpe received his second yellow card and was sent off. After 5 minutes Segun Olalere put the ball behind his net.
Bendel Insurance 0-0 Gombe United
Benin Arsenal was held and denied a win For the first time since the season began. Resilient Gombe United held Insurance to a barren draw in Benin. Although Insurance still tops group A with 16 points after one point in this round.
Enyimba 2-0 El Kanemi Warriors
The Peoples of Elephants in Aba overpowered their visitors. Chukwuemeka Obioma’s brace in the first half was enough to retain all three points and a clean sheet for Enyimba. With 10 points after six games, Enyimba sits in third place behind Remo. Warriors with four points battle for the relegation regions.
Doma United 2-1 Rivers United.
Newly promoted side Savannah Tigers stunned defending champions Rivers United following a spirited 2-1 win at Gombe. Pride of Rivers was denied an opportunity to top group B after the defeat, while Savannah Tigers with the win moved to fourth place on the log.
Shooting Stars 2-0 Nasarawa United
The Oluyole boys defeated Nasarawa United by 2-0 in Ibadan. Debutante Samuel Ayanrinde grabbed a brace which aided Shooting to a transcendent victory.
It’s Oluyole’s second win of the season after round 6 drives them to 6th place with 8 points. Nasarawa United remains bottom of group B with just a point secured after 6 games.
NPFL ROUND6 RESULTS
Bendel Insurance 0-0 Gombe United
Dakkada FC 2-4 Abia Warriors
Enyimba Int’l 2-0 El Kanemi Warriors
Akwa United 3-1 Remo Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Kwara United
Shooting Stars 2-0 Nasarawa United
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Bayelsa United
Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Lobi Stars
Wikki Tourists 1-0 Rangers Int’l
Doma United 2-1 Rivers United
