NPFL: Plateau United Back On Top As MFM Slumps

Plateau United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League table following a convincing 4-1 win against ABS in a matchday 15 clash at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on Sunday.

A hat-trick from Reuben Bala and a goal from Joshua Obaje secured the win for Plateau United who were without head coach Kennedy Boboye who is still under suspension.

Also, twelve minutes into the game, ABS coach Henry Makinwa was sent to the stands for dissent.

At the Pantani Stadium, MFM’s five game unbeaten run came to an end as they lost 1-0 to Gombe United.

Gombe’s goal was scored by Sadiq Shuaibu in the 54th minute.

In Calabar, Mfon Udoh’s bagged all three points for Enyimba, the captain scoring from the penalty spot as they defeated last year’s runners-up Rivers United 1-0.

Champions Enugu Rangers’ poor run this season continued as they lost 1-0 to Katsina United.

Timothy Danladi’s seventh penalty was enough to give Katsina their sixth home win this season.

Former NPFL champions Kano Pillars were outclassed 3-0 by home team Abia Warriors.

An own goal by Joel Djondang on eight minutes and a goal each from Sherif Bashir and Sunday Adetunji in the 30th and 48th minutes respectively sealed the win for Abia Warriors.

In Lafia, Shooting Stars of Ibadan’s poor away run continued as they lost 1-0 to Nasarawa United. Thomas Zenke scored the only goal of the game in the 84th minute to break 3SC’s resistance.

In other matchday 15 fixtures, Remo defeated visiting Wikki Tourist 2-1, El Kanemi beat Lobi 1-0, while Niger Tornadoes edged Sunshine Stars 2-1.

Matchday 15 results:

Gombe United 1 vs 0 MFM

Plateau United 3 vs 1 ABS

Enyimba 1 vs 0 Rivers United

Katsina United 1 vs 0 Enugu Rangers

Remo Stars 2 vs 1 Wikki Tourists

Abia Warriors 3 vs 0 Kano Pillars

Nasarawa United 1 vs 0 Shooting Stars

Niger Tornadoes 2 vs 1 Sunshine Stars

El-Kanemi Warriors 1 vs 0 Lobi Stars