Akwa United extended their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Professional Football League to five games after a 1-0 home win against Wikki Tourists in Uyo.
Friday Ubong scored the decisive goal on the half hour mark. The win moved the Promise Keepers to the fourth position in the NPFL table.
Leaders Plateau United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium with Joseph Atule, netting the decisive goal after 13 minutes.
Elsewhere, Lobi Stars and Rivers United recorded 1-0 wins against Adamawa United and Nasarawa United to level up with Plateau United at the top of the NPFL standings.
Ezekiel Tamara hit the back of the net five minutes after the break as Lobi Stars edged out their hosts Adamawa United 1-0 at the Pantami Stadium.
Rivers United recorded a slim 1-0 win against Nasarawa United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt courtesy of Ossy Martins 15th minute strike.
Enugu Rangers recorded their second win of the NPFL season, defeating their rivals FC IfeanyiUbah 3-1 win at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Wednesday.
Ibrahim Olawoyin bagged a brace in the encounter for the Flying Antelopes, while Kenechukwu Aug got the other goal. Ekene Awazie scored IfeanyiUbah’s only goal of the game.
Despite the win, Salisu Yusuf’s Rangers remain bottom of the NPFL table with nine points from 10 games but with three games in hand.
At the Agege Stadium, MFM defeated Dakkada 1-0.
Nnamdi Mejuobi scored a spectacular goal with an overhead kick two minutes after the break to hand the hosts all three points in the game.
Sunshine Stars enjoyed a comfortable evening courtesy of a 2-0 win against Jigawa Golden Stars at the Ondo State Sports Complex.
Mohammed Suleiman and Wasiu Jimoh were on target for the Owena Waves in the game.
Ridwan Agbabiaka scored three minutes before the break as Warri Wolves beat Heartland at the Warri City Stadium.
Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars battled to a 0-0 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Plateau United maintained top spot in the table with 24 points, same as Lobi Stars and Rivers United who occupy second and third positions respectively but have inferior goal differences.
