Nigeria Professional Football League: Akwa United Defeats MFM As Plateau United Reclaim Top Spot

Plateau United have reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League table following their convincing 3-0 win against Katsina United at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on matchday 19 on Wednesday.

A goal each from Reuben Bala,  Kabiru Umar and Jimmy Ambrose in the seventh, 47th and 85th minutes respectively earned the Jo's side the big win.

MFM FC continued their poor away form as they were beaten 2-0 by Akwa United. Akwa United opened scoring in the 18th minute through Alhassan Ibrahim and doubled their lead in the 31st minute this time through Ubong Friday. With the defeat, MFM have now lost six of their last seven away games.

NPFL Matchday 19 results:

Enyimba 1 vs 0 Remo Stars

Plateau United 3 vs 0 Katsina United

Akwa United 2 vs 0 MFM FC

Niger Tornadoes 1 vs 0 Kano Pillars

IfeanyiUbah 2 vs 1 Shooting Stars

Lobi Stars 3 vs 1 Sunshine Stars

El Kanemi Warriors 1 vs 0 ABS

Abia Warriors 2 vs 0 Wikki Tourists