NPFL: Katsina United Stun Remo Stars ,Lobi Stars Go Top
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By Sportsgister
Four matches were decided today in Nigeria Professional Football League.
In Katsina, Katsina United recorded a shocking 2-0 victory over visiting Remo Stars.
Junior Okoko and Nafiu Ibrahim were the scorers.
In Lagos,the first south-west derby of the year ended in a stalemate as Shooting stars forced hosts Sporting Lagos to a 2-2 draw.
Chinedu Ofere fired home the opener three minutes to the end of the first stanza.
Jonathan Alukwu’s penalty doubled the lead before halftime.
Kareem Ademola immediately responded immediately by reducing the deficit.
Gideon Monday restored parity for the Ibadan-based side immediately the second stanza resumed.
Sporting Lagos however finished the match with 10-man as Vincent Akpikpi got the marching order for unsportsmanship Behavior.
Lobi Stars moved to the top of the log despite playing a one-all-one draw with visiting Kano Pillars.
Stanley Oganbor put the Makurdi-based side ahead while Suleiman Idris restored parity for the visitors.
Goals from Tekena Garando and Eyong Nneoyi Ofem gave Bayelsa United a 2-0 victory over visiting Bendel Insurance of Benin