Plateau Utd, Remo Stars defeat Doma Utd, Akwa Utd
Former champions Plateau United have snapped a three-game winless run to defeat Doma United 4-0 in the early fixtures of match day 29 of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the New Jos Stadium. David Onovo had opened the scoring in the 20th minute following a scramble from a corner kick. Fifteen minutes […]
Players of Remo Stars celebrate after scoring
Former champions Plateau United have snapped a three-game winless run to defeat Doma United 4-0 in the early fixtures of match day 29 of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the New Jos Stadium.
David Onovo had opened the scoring in the 20th minute following a scramble from a corner kick. Fifteen minutes later, Barbara’s Daniel made it two after the goalkeeper parried the ball and he pounced on the loose ball from a free-kick as the first half ended 2-0.
Upon resumption of second half, Sunday Anthony made it 3-0 in the 47th minute to score his first goal of the season and with the game about to end, Bernard Mumbi scored in the 92nd minute as the game ended 4-0.
The goals guided the ‘Peace Boys’ to a commanding win over the struggling ‘Savannah Tigers’, who now drop to the bottom half of the NPFL table.
In the second match of the day, Remo Stars defeated Akwa United 2-1.
Emmanuel Adebayo scored in the 39th minute while Alimi Sikiru made it 2-0 from the penalty spot.
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Katsina United trade tackles with Enugu Rangers while Kwara United host Bendel Insurance.
Enyimba will be guests to Lobi Stars just as Niger Tornadoes meet Gombe. Sunshine Stars will welcome Bayelsa United to Ondo.