Wikki Tourists striker Godwin Obaje, who is wanted by Enyimba for the CAF Champions League, has taken over the leadership of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) top scorers’ chart after his two goals helped his team beat Nasarawa United 2-1 in a Week 15 game at the weekend.
Obaje is setting the pace with eight goals.
He is closely followed by the quartet of Ismaila Gata (Niger Tornadoes), Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars), Mustapha Ibrahim (El Kanemi Warriors) and Okiki Afolabi (Sunshine Stars) on seven goals.
Chisom Egbuchulam (Rangers), Stephen Odey (MFM FC) and Wasiu Jimoh (3SC) have six goals each.
With five goals are Esosa Igbinoba (Nasarawa United), Ndifreke Effiong (Abia Warriors), Friday Ebong (Akwa United)and Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars).
Rabiu Ali, Prince Aggrey (Kano Pillars), Pascal Seka ( FC IfeanyiUbah), Ebong (Akwa United), Bernard Ovoke (Rivers United) and Godwin Aguda (Rangers), all have netted four goals each.