• Lobi Stars beat Rangers, Enyimba held Akwa United
Abia Warriors, who beat Enugu Rangers 2-0 away from home in Week One of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), yesterday, in Umuahia, beat Bayelsa United 3-1 to maintain their early lead in the fortnight. season.
Abia Warriors opened the scoring in the first half through Skipper Kalu Nweke (second minute) and came back in the second half to seal the deal through Bello Lukman’s 63rd minute goal and Henry Udezuka’s 87th minute strike.
In Jos, Enugu Rangers, who lost their opening game to Abia Warriors, were beaten again by Lobi Stars of Makurdi, who now play their home game in Tin City. Joseph Atule scored the winner for Iorfa Boys in the 83rd minute.
The game took place in Aba where former champions, Enyimba and Akwa United played out a goalless draw.
The match lived up to the billing as fans were kept on the edge of their seats for over 90 minutes.
Enyimba won their first match away to Nasarawa United, while Akwa United were beaten at home by newcomers, Bendel Insurance.
In Uyo, Dakkada FC defeated Wikki Tourists 2-1 to maintain their good start to the season. Uyo Boys got a scare in the second minute when Maiyaki opened the scoring for the visitors, but they got an equalizer in the 30th minute through Ebong, while Aniekan made it 2-1 in the 70th minute.
The league continues today in Group A with El Kanemi hosting Nasarawa United, Bendel against Plateau United, Gombe against Remo Stars and Shooting Stars against Kwara United.
In Group B, Niger Tornadoes will host Doma while Sunshine Stars will face Rivers United in Akure.