NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Continue Title Fight; Lobi Stars Falter Again

Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Plateau United.

Chiedozie Okorie set the tone for the victory in the 26th minute.

Former Nigeria Premier Football League top scorer Godwin Obaje added the second deep into stoppage time.

Holders Enyimba kept pressure on their oriental rivals following a 1-0 win in Aba.

Chijioke Mbaoma scored the decisive goal on the hour mark.

Former champions Akwa United boosted their survival hopes with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Ubong Friday bagged a brace with Sani Mubarak scoring the other goals.

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At the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe United and Lobi Stars served out a five-goal thriller.

Lobi Stars took the lead through Stephen Eneji in the first minute.

The hosts fought back scoring thrice through Emmanuel Michael and a brace from Anayor Ogbonna.

Stanley Oganbor reduced the deficit for Lobi Stars late on.

Elsewhere, Sporting Lagos defeated Abia Warriors 4-2.

Jonathan Alukwu scored twice for the hosts with Peter Onyekachi and Junior Lokosa also on target.

Abia Warriors got their goals through Sunday Megwo and Prince Okorie.

FULL RESULTS
Akwa Utd 3-0 Pillars
Rangers 2-0 Plateau Utd
Enyimba 1-0 Katsina Utd
Gombe Utd 3-2 Lobi
Sporting Lagos 4-2 Abia Warriors

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