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NPFL: Enyimba Stun Rangers, Rivers United Show Class In PH

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Enyimba continued their unbeaten run in all competitions and their impressive start under new manager Finidi George following a 1-0 away win against Enugu Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

Emeka Obioma scored the backbreaking goal two minutes from time.

Andy Okpe’s double ensured Remo Stars maintained their good start to the season with a 2-0 win over Heartland.

Okpe has now scored three goals in two league games this season.

Rivers United dismissed a hapless Katsina United 3-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

The visitors have now lost two games on the trot after their 2-1 opening day loss at home to Enugu Rangers.

Rafiu Ishaq got River United’s opener from the spot in the 28th minute, Ishaq doubled the lead on 58 minute and Charles Akuneto put the icing on the cake four minutes later.

Champions Akwa United were held to a 1-1 draw by 3SC in Ibadan.

Utibe Archibong put the visitors in front a minute before the half hour mark after he was teed up by captain Friday Ubong.

Ayo Adejubu restored parity for the hosts on the stroke of 90 minutes.

Abdulateef Balogun scored the winning goal as Wikki Tourists edged out Niger 1-0 Tornadoes in Minna.

Plateau United grabbed their first win of the season with 1-0 win against Kwara United in Jos.

Mohammad Zulkifilu nodded home the winner in the fifth minute from Daniel Itodo’s long throw in.

Kano Pillars were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Lobi Stars in Kaduna, while the encounter between Nasarawa United and Gombe United ended in a 1-1 draw.

Elsewhere, Abia Warriors pip Sunshine Stars 1-0 with Paul Samson netting the only goal of the game in the 28th minute.

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