NPFL: Rivers, Lobi return to winning ways as Bayelsa peg back Sporting Lagos to a draw
Rivers United and Lobi Stars returned to winning ways as Bayelsa United and Sunshine Stars shared the spoils in a four-goal thrilling encounter on matchday 35 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com
Rivers United piped Shooting Stars by a goal to nil courtesy of a 51 minute strike by captain Nyima Nwagua after tapping in a cross from Kazie Enyinnaya at the Amiesimaka Stadium, Porthacourt.
Lobi Stars edged Remo Stars 3-2 at the Lafia City Stadium to keep their top four finish hopes alive.
Christian Izuchukwu and Chinedu Sunday had given the Makurdi side a 2-goal lead after scoring on 6 and 38 minutes of the encounter, but Sikiru Alimi reduced the deficit for Remo a minute before the end of the half.
Stanley Oganbor scored on 85 minute to restore Lobi's two-goal lead before Chinedu Sunday pulled one back for Remo four minutes later, but the comeback could not be completed as the tie ended in favour of the Shoe Get Size side.
Sunshine Stars secured their second consecutive win after beating Akwa United at the Akure Township Stadium following two late goals from Yusuf Ibrahim on 75 and 78 minute.
Struggling Bayelsa United came from tow goals down to secure a point against Sporting Lagos at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
John Bassey scored twice in 73rd and 75th minute to cancel Jonathan Alukwu's brace scored in the 65th and 70th of the game.
Results
Bayelsa Utd 2-2 Sporting Lagos
Rivers Utd 1-0 3SC
Sunshine Stars 2-0 Akwa Utd
Heartland 3-1 Doma Utd
Rangers 0-0 Enyimba
Lobi Stars 2-1 Remo Stars
Abia Warriors 0-0 Bendel Insurance
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