The midweek Matchday 6 matches of the NPFL scheduled for Wednesday, concluded with a few surprising late wins as Akwa United got their first win of the season.
Matchday 6 produced only 16 goals with Remo Stars recording the highest goal by margin in their 3-0 drubbing of Shooting Stars in the Southwest derby.
Kwara United and Sunshine Stars emerged victorious in the closing moments, coming back from behind to secure crucial victory.
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At the Ilorin Sports Complex Stadium in Ilorin, Kwara United overcame a goal deficit to defeat Sporting Lagos 2-1.
Jonathan Alukwu gave Sporting the lead in under 59 seconds with a superb finish inside the box to make it 1-0.
However, in the 45th and 85th minutes, Ejeh Isiah and Ifeanyi Odiiannga scored two goals for Kwara United in response.
While in Akure, Sunshine Stars defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 thanks to a penalty kick made by Michael Olalusi in the 90+5 minute.
Osonugwu Adejoh gave the visitors an early advantage in less than fifteen minutes. Before Ekerette Udom gave the Akure Gunners a 1-1 lead in the 38th minute.
In the last moments of extra time, Abia Warriors defender Collins Nwoburuoke handled the ball inside his box, awarding the hosts a penalty.
Olalusi’s penalty kick gave Sunshine Stars the lead, 2-1.
In the South-West Derby held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 3-0.
However, in the 45th and 85th minutes, Ejeh Isiah and Ifeanyi Odiiannga scored two goals for Kwara United in response.
While in Akure, Sunshine Stars defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 thanks to a penalty kick made by Michael Olalusi in the 90+5 minute.
Osonugwu Adejoh gave the visitors an early advantage in less than fifteen minutes. Before Ekerette Udom gave the Akure Gunners a 1-1 lead in the 38th minute.
In the last moments of extra time, Abia Warriors defender Collins Nwoburuoke handled the ball inside his box, awarding the hosts a penalty.
Olalusi’s penalty kick gave Sunshine Stars the lead, 2-1.
In the South-West Derby held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 3-0.
thanks to two goals in the 20th minute from Ahmed Akinyele and a brace from Sikiru Alimi, which gave the Daniel Ogunmodede-led team an early lead.
Before Alimi added the second goal from close range in the 63rd minute, he converted a spot kick in the 40th minute.
Niger Tornadoes and champions Enyimba FC drew goallessly in Kaduna.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano’s Pillars defeated Bayelsa United 3-0 to get back on the winning track.
Thanks to goals from Rabiu Ali, Mubarak Sani, and Abba Adam, who added his name to the score sheet after coming on as a second-half substitute.
At the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, it ended abruptly as Rivers United overcame a late deficit to hold Heartland FC to a 1-1 draw.
In the eighteenth minute, Onyekachi Okafor gave the Naze Millionaires the lead. Prior to the Pride of Rivers scoring a fantastic goal via a free kick to tie the score at one.
At the New Jos Stadium in Jos, 10-man Plateau United defeated Katsina United by a slim margin of 1-0.
through Chris Nwaeze, who scored a touchdown and assisted the team captained by Mbwas Mangut in scoring the most points.
Akwa United defeated Gombe United 1-0 at home in Uyo’s Eket Stadium to earn their first victory of the year.
The Fatai Osho-led team’s five-match losing streak came to an end in the 35th minute when Kufre Ebong scored the game-winning goal.
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NPFL Matchday 6 Results
Kwara United 2-1 Sporting Lagos
Sunshine Stars 2-1 Abia Warriors
Remo Stars 3-0 Shooting Stars
Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Enyimba FC
Kano Pillars 3-0 Bayelsa United
Heartland FC 1-1 Rivers United
Plateau United 1-0 Katsina United
Akwa United 1-0 Gombe United
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