Abia Warriors and Enyimba International of Aba experienced contrasting fortunes in last weekend’s matches of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors secured a 2–0 victory over Barau FC of Kano. Chukwuemeka Obioma opened the scoring for the home side in the 16th minute, while Sunday Megwo doubled the lead just after the hour mark to seal all three points for the Umuahia-based team.
In contrast, Enyimba International suffered a 2–1 defeat to Plateau United in Jos. After a goalless first half, all three goals came in the second period. Jacob Jonathan briefly restored parity for Enyimba between a brace from Gideon Maonday, which ensured victory for the home side.
The result leaves Abia Warriors second on the NPFL table with 18 points, while Enyimba sit ninth with 13 points.
Elsewhere, Auwal Sadiq scored the only goal as Katsina United edged El-Kanemi Warriors 1–0. Niger Tornadoes stunned Kano Pillars 2–0 away from home, with goals from Abdulrasheed Dabai and Terdoo Shimagande in the second half.
Wikki Tourists recorded a 2–0 win over Shooting Stars, courtesy of first-half strikes from Usman Abdullahi and Jephtaph Mairiga. In Enugu, Rangers International and 10-man Kwara United battled to a goalless draw.
At the Warri Township Stadium, Warri Wolves defeated Bayelsa United 2–0, with Evwierhurhoma Igbunu scoring a brace. Meanwhile, Kunz Khalifat came from behind to draw 1–1 with Bendel Insurance. Oke Solomon gave the visitors an early lead in the second minute, but Uche Moses equalized just after the hour mark to share the points.
