The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) returned after the national elections with pulsating fixtures that produced 16 goals highlighted by Akwa United’s stunning 2-1 win away to Heartland, reports www.npfl.ng.
The match day 11 games saw MFM of Lagos and FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi retaining their positions at the top of pool A and B respectively following wins at home against Insurance of Benin and Kano Pillars, but Heartland failed to record a first win in four games.
Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men took the lead at the Agege Stadium on 39th minute, when Olawale Abiosoye headed home Jonathan Zikiye’s corner.
Again, Zikiye turned the provider on 58 minutes, when his free kick was turned in by Michael Ohanu to ensure MFM kept their place at the top irrespective of other results. Read more