Enyimba moved to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 2-1 away win against Nasarawa United in Lafia on Wednesday, reports Completesports.com.
The visitors took the lead against the run of play in the 16th minute after Abdullahi Abubakar diverted Tosin Omoyele’s cross into his own net leaving Danlami Umar in no-man’s land.
Chinedu Ohanachom equalised for Nasarawa United four minutes later nodding home Katoh Haggai’s pinpoint cross.
Cyril Olisema scored the winning goal for Enyimba from the spot in the 32nd minute.
Enyimba were reduced to 10- men in the 62nd minute when Anthony Omaka was sent off for elbowing Ohanachom.
The Aba giants, who have now won twice on the road this season occupy top spot with 18 points from eight games.
Prolific hitman Mfon Udoh scored the decisive goal two minutes before the hour mark as Akwa United beat 10-man Adamawa United 1-0 away.
It was Promise Keepers first away win of the season.
At the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, Rangers were in ruthless mood as they thrashed Dakkada 3-0.
Christian Nnaji bagged a brace for the Flying Antelopes, while Israel Abia scored the other goal.
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Former champions Kano Pillars beat Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0 at home.
Abbas Rabiu put the home team ahead in the 12th minute, Ndasi Denis Kadiang added the second five minutes later.
Abia Warriors recorded their first win of the campaign thrashing Sunshine Stars 4-1 at the Okigwe Township Stadium.
Fatai Abdullahi curled home a perfect free kick to give Abia Warriors the lead in the 16th minute.
Emmanuel Ugwuka doubled the advantage five minutes later rising highest in the box to head home Kabiru Muhammed’s free kick.
Sadeeq Yusuf reduced the deficit for Sunhsine Stars in the 61st minute but Bello Lukman scored twice to hand Abia Warriors maximum points in the game.
In Bauchi, Wikki Tourists pip MFM 2-0 with Promise Damala and Chinedu Udeagha (penalty) getting the goals.
Warri Wolves beat Plateau United 1-0 in Ozoro courtesy of Efe Yarhere’s 71st minute strike.
FULL RESULTS
Nasarawa Utd 1-2 Enyimba
Adamawa Utd 0-1 Akwa Utd
Kano Pillars 2-0 Jigawa GS
Wikki 2-0 MFM
Kwara Utd 2-1 Lobi
Abia Warriors 4-1 Sunshine Stars
Rangers 3-0 Dakkada
Wolves 1-0 Plateau Utd
By Adeboye Amosu
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