Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Oluwaferanmi Omoniyi
Published on 2024-03-25 04:26:03
Matchday 27 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was full of surprises with two convincing away wins, three home victories, and a draw in the six-game slate, resulting in a total of 16 goals being scored.
Remo Stars broke a long-standing jinx by defeating Bendel Insurance with a remarkable 2-0 victory in Ikenne. The “Sky Blue Stars” had struggled against the “Benin Gunners” in the past but managed to secure the win with second-half goals from Olamilekan Adebayo and Hadi Haruna.
Rangers emerged victorious in the Oriental Derby against Heartland with a 2-1 win in Aba. This victory propelled the “Flying Antelopes” to the top of the table with 48 points and extended their unbeaten streak to nine games. Ifeanyi Onyebuchi’s first-half header and Kalu Nweke’s sublime strike secured the win for Rangers, denying Heartland a warm welcome in their temporary home in Aba.
In another exciting match, Akwa United stunned Plateau United in Jos with a late winner, handing the “Peace Boys” their first home defeat of the season. Akwa United’s 2-1 victory was crucial as it pushed them to 15th place in the standings. Gerome Heutchou and Sani Suleiman were the goal scorers for Akwa United.
Bayelsa United held Lobi Stars to a 1-1 draw, preventing the Benue side from retaining their top-of-the-table position.
The results of the matches were as follows:
– Plateau Utd 1-2 Akwa Utd
– Kwara Utd 2-1 Enyimba
– Heartland 1-2 Rangers
– Lobi Stars 1-1 Bayelsa Utd
– Katsina Utd 2-1 Abia Warriors
– Remo Stars 2-0 Bendel Insurance
Overall, Matchday 27 showcased some thrilling football action with unexpected outcomes and standout performances from various teams. The NPFL continues to be a competitive and exciting league, providing fans with entertaining and unpredictable matches week after week.
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