By Taiwo Ibrahim
Akwa United recorded a stunning 3-2 win over Remo Stars in a 2023-24 NPFL encounter at the Eket Township Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, Sportivationng.com reports.
Sikiru Alimi put Remo Stars in the lead in the 15th minute with his eighth goal of the season.
Dayo Ojo restored parity for the hosts eight minutes later.
Uche Collins gave Akwa United the lead for the first time in the encounter in the 26th minute.
Rilwan Sodiq increased Akwa United’s lead just after the hour mark to make it 3-1.
Aniekeme Okon reduced the deficit for Remo Stars in the 78th minute to end the encounter 3-2 in favour of Remo Stars.
Fatai Osho-led Akwa United moved up to 17 on the log with 10 points, while Remo Stars occupy the fourth position with 15 points.
Defending Champions Enyimba earned a last-minute 1-0 win over Lobi Stars courtesy of Alalibo Somiari’s goal two minutes from time.
The Peoples Elephants currently occupy the 16th position with 10 points from seven games, they have two games in hand.
Lobi Stars retains the second spot on the log with 17 points from nine games.
Shooting Stars maintained their 100 percent home this season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kano Pillars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
Kareem Akande scored the only goal of the encounter just before the hour mark.
The Ibadan-based Oluyole Warriors are third on the log with 17 points from nine games, while Kano Pillars have 12 points from nine games to hold on to the 12th position.
Newly-promoted Sporting Lagos played out a 1-1 with Heartland at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
Chinedu Ike gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the 75th minute before Jonathan Alukwu snatched a late point for the hosts in the stoppage time.
Sporting Lagos have 12 points from nine games to occupy the eighth position, while Heartland are rooted in the 20th position without a win this season.
Rivers United defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 at the Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
Alex Oyowah opened the scoring for Rivers United from the spot just before half time.
Abia Warriors defender Ifeanyi Anaemena diverted into his own net to make it 2-0 for the hosts.
Anaemena reduced the deficit in the 86th minute to end the encounter 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
Rivers United have garnered 12 points from nine games to occupy the ninth position, while Abia Warriors have the same number of points to sit in the 11th position.
Enugu Rangers and Katsina United played out a goalless draw.
Gombe United earned a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes thanks to a goal by Umar Abba.
Doma United currently top the NPFL table with 17 points from nine games, while Heartland remain rooted to the bottom of the log with six points.
NPFL matchday 9 Results
Akwa Utd 3-2 Remo stars
Bayelsa Utd 1-1 Sunshine stars
Rangers 0-0 Katsina Utd
Enyimba 1-0 Lobi stars
Rivers Utd 2-1 Abia warriors
Shooting Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars
Sporting Lagos 1-1 Heartland
Gombe Utd 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
