NPFL Wrap-up: Pillars Win, Lobi, Rangers Draw
Rangers and Lobi Stars’ position on the log remains unchanged, while Remo Stars and Niger Tornadoes are second and last from the bottom of Group A respectively after the rescheduled Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019 matches played on Wednesday.
Today’s results#NPFL19 pic.twitter.com/VG5JCPWod6
— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) March 27, 2019
Concise News reports that home side, Remo played goalless with former champions, Rangers International of Enugu while in a goalmouth melee, Michael Stephen salvaged a point at home for reigning champions, Lobi Stars against Niger Tornadoes.
Jibrin Mustapha put visiting Tornadoes in front on 8 minutes before Yaya Kone scored from the penalty spot to equalise for Lobi. Therefater, Goyi Mohammed made it 2-1 for Tornadoes, but Stephen would then ensure a share of the spoils deep into injury time.
In Group B, a double from Nwagua Nyima (3rd and 62nd minute) and a penalty from long-term player, Rabiu Ali ensured Kano Pillars move within two points of Group B toppers Akwa United in the abridged NPFL season with a 3-0 win over visiting FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
However, Ifeanyi Ubah stay third on the log while the win takes Pillars one place up to No. 4 in place of Go Round FC.
As things now stand#NPFL19 pic.twitter.com/6inE2gdR0z
— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) March 27, 2019
