Pillars beat Kaduna Utd 3-1 to top NPL

Gifted striker Gambo Mohammed got two goals for Pillars in the 27 and 33rd minute, while Nasiru Ali completed the tally in the 76 minute with his first touch of the ball when he was brought in Manir Ubale. With the victory, Pillars now have 32 points, same as Rangers but with a superior goals […]

Gifted striker Gambo Mohammed got two goals for Pillars in the 27 and 33rd minute, while Nasiru Ali completed the tally in the 76 minute with his first touch of the ball when he was brought in Manir Ubale.

With the victory, Pillars now have 32 points, same as Rangers but with a superior goals difference.

On the other hand, Enyimba FC, who were second to Rangers before yesterday’s matches, lost 0-1 to Shooting Stars of Ibadan to slip to the third position.

A draw of win for Rangers in today’s away tie against host Jigawa Golden Stars in Hadejia will see the Enugu side back to the top of the table, but a loss means Pillars will remain at the top of the table.

In the other two matches played yesterday, Sharks of Port Harcourt defeated visiting ABS of Ilorin 2-0, while Rising Stars of Akure were 2-1 better than visiting Gombe United.

Today, Lobi Stars will host Rangers Kwara United at the Emmanuel Akume Atongo Stadium in Katsina Ala in the last fixture of the week, as matches involving Dolphins, Sunshine, Heartland and Warri Wolves were all postponed due to their continental engagement.