- Lobi Stars of Makurdi have ended the first stanza of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season to of the standings after 19 matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports
Lobi Stars defeated Plateau United by a goal to nil to take all points courtesy of a Suur Kumaga 23 minute goal at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday.
Hot on Lobi Stars' heels are Remo Stars who also edged Abia Warriors 2-1 at the Remo Stars Stadium.
Dela Akorli opened score in the 9th minute while Ahmed Akinyele doubled the lead in the 63rd minute. Sunday Megwo pulled one back for the Warriors 7 minutes later, but the score remained same till the end.
Defending champions, Enyimba secured the only away win of the week against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan after winning 2-1.
Chijioke Mbaoma's 54th minute penalty was cancelled by 83rd minute goal, but Chi Izuogu scored a screamer at additional time to hand all points to Enyimba.
There was nothing to choose between Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United as both sides ended goalless after 90 minutes.
Uche Dozie