Lobi Stars back to top with win as Plateau Utd draw. See other NPFL results

The tussle at the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table has become persistent as Lobi Stars returned to the top spot on Sunday.

Lobi, who began the weekend on second spot, defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 at the Aper Aku Stadium.

Chigozie Obasi put Lobi ahead in the 8th minute while Samad Kadiri doubled the advantage in the first minute of added time, before Chinedu Ohanachom pulled a goal back for Nasarawa United deep into stoppage time.

Former leaders, Plateau United dropped to second with a draw against MFM.

The former champions were held to a 0-0 draw by MFM at the Agege Stadium.

Read Also: Plateau Utd thrash Adamawa 5-0 to regain top spot. See other NPFL results

Akwa United edged out Heartland 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

In Akure, Sunshine Stars and Kano Pillars battled to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling encounter.

At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors defeated Warri Wolves 1-0 courtesy of Okon Otop 90th minute strike.

Rivers United played a disappointing goalless draw against Wikki Tourists in Port Harcourt.

MATCHDAY 17 RESULTS
Abia Warriors 1-0 Wolves
Katsina Utd 1-0 FC Ifeanyiubah
Akwa Utd 3-1 Heartland
Sunshine Stars 2-2 Kano Pillars
Adamawa Utd 2-1 Kwara Utd
MFM 0-0 Plateau Utd
Rivers Utd 0-0 Wikki
Lobi 2-1 Nasarawa Utd
Dakkada 2-0 Jigawa GS

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