MFM FC defeated ABS 2-1 on
matchday 27 of the Nigeria Professional Football League at the Agege Stadium on
Sunday to close the gap on leaders Plateau
United. Austine Ogunye put MFM 1-0 up after converting a 17th minute
penalty following a foul on NPFL top scorer Stephen Odey inside the ABS box.
Sikiru Olatunbosun doubled MFM’s lead
in the 61st minute before Wasiu Alabi
got a goal back for ABS, but MFM held on to secure the win. The win means MFM remain second in the league
table on 46 points but just two points behind leaders Plateau United. ABS have
now lost 10 straight away games in the league this season.
Enyimba title hopes also
received a setback as they lost 1-0 to Akwa
United. It was Enyimba’s first league defeat to Akwa United after going
unbeaten in their last five games against the Uyo-based side. Musa Newman was the hero for Akwa
United as he scored in the 15th minute to give his team the win. Akwa are now
third on 43 points in the NPFL table.
Godwin Obaje got his 10th goal of
the season as FC IfeanyiUbah beat
visiting Katsina United 2-0.
NPFL matchday 27 results:
MFM 2 vs 1 ABS
3SC 2 vs 0 Wikki Tourist
Lobi Stars 3 vs 1 Rangers
El-Kanemi 1 vs 0 Plateau United
Akwa United 1 vs 0 Enyimba
IfeanyiUbah 2 vs 0 Katsina United
Niger Tornadoes 1 vs 0 Remo Stars
Sunshine Stars 1 vs 0 Abia Warriors
Nasarawa United 1 vs 1 Gombe United
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