Warri Wolves, Heartland relegated as MFM escapes

Warri Wolves and Heartland of Owerri have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier League after their dismal performance at the just concluded season on Sunday.

Warri Wolves relegated to the Nigeria National League despite beating Ikorodu United 1-0 at the Warri City Stadium on Sunday.

It was a remarkable decline for a side that finished in the second position last season.
Sikiru Alimi scored the winner for the Seasiders from the spot in the 36th minute.

Similarly, Heartland were relegated for the first time after they were held to a 1-1 draw by home side, Plateau United.

Roland Koffi put the Naze Millionaires ahead three minutes before the break as Bright Silas levelled scores for the hosts three minutes after the restart.

Meanwhile, MFM escaped relegation on Sunday after they edged out FC IfeanyiUbah 1-0 at the Agege Stadium.

Stanley Okorom headed in the winner in the 23rd minute of the tense encounter.

The home side were reduced to 10 men after Ifeanyi Ifeanyi was sent off in the 33rd minute, prompting heavy protest from the players and their fans.

The visitors missed the chance to get back into the game when Cameroonian midfielder, Tamen Medrano, missed a penalty in the 72nd minute.

They also had a man sent off two minutes later when Kojo Baah was issued a red card by the centre referee.

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