FC IfeanyiUbah have moved into the top 10 on the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) table after they edged Heartland 2-0 in their Oriental Derby League Clash on Sunday evening.
Ekene Awazie and Seka Pascal scored either side of halftime to give FC IfeanyiUbah victory in the Matchday 8 clash thereby propelling the team to 9th place on the table with 10 points from 8 league games.
2017 AITEO Cup finalists Niger Tornadoes have climbed out of the relegation zone into 15th spot after Segun Alebiosu’s 11th minute strike gave the Minna-based side a 1-0 win at home to Nasarawa United.
In the pick of the other games, Kano Pillars have moved within one point of leaders Akwa United following their impressive goalless draw in Akure against their hosts Sunshine Stars.
Matchday 8 Results
Go Round 1-0 Abia Warriors
FC IfeanyiUbah 2-0 Heartland
Kwara United 2-1 Katsina United
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Nasarawa United
Sunshine Stars 0-0 Kano Pillars
Rangers 1-0 El-kanemi Warriors
Yobe Desert Stars 1-0 Rivers United
Standings (Top 4 via Points):
1. Akwa United 16
2. Plateau United 15
3. Kano Pillars 15
4. Lobi Stars 13
Bottom 4:
17. Wikki Tourists 9
18. Kwara United 9
19. Abia Warriors 8
20. El-kanemi Warriors 8
