NPFL'23 MD8 Review: Nothing to choose between Kwara United and Remo Stars as Enyimba get consecutive wins

After 90 minutes of action, Kwara United and Remo Stars settled for a stalemate in the much anticipated South West Derby while Enyimba secured a first consecutive win of the season after beating 3SC in the match day 8 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan it was Kwara United on the ascendency, but were unfortunate to not go ahead in the first 45 minutes of the game as it remained goalless.

The host continued from where they left off in the first half, but the visitors defended resolutely to ensure they didn't concede leaving the score 0-0 at the end of the day.

Enyimba of Aba defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan by two goals to nil to pile the pressure on group leaders, Bendel Insurance of Benin.

Red hot, Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice in the first half to ensure all three points for the eight times champions of the league. His 7th of the season.

Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance got a narrow win over Nasarawa United to keep their unbeaten run going and top place with 20 points, three points ahead of second place, Enyimba.

The Edo Arsenals picked their 6th win of the season courtesy of Ebuka Akobundu's 52nd-minute rocket to condemn the Solid Miners to their 6th defeat of the season.

In group B, Dakkada FC got a win after six matches against Sunshine Stars at the Uyo Stadium on Wednesday.

After a barren first half, the host led after Sunshine's Ejike Uzoechi scored into his own goal after he mistimed in an attempt to clear the ball on 71 minutes.

Four minutes later, Ekerette Udom got the equaliser for the visitors, but it was short lived as Karim Abdoulaye restored the lead for the Orange Boys from a corner in the 77th minute.

Doma United earned a hard fought one nil win over Abia Warriors after Musa Usman's loan goal in the 50th minute.

Bayelsa United continued their struggle as they came back from a goal down to draw against Niger Tornadoes in their match day 8 encounter at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.

David Okoromi's 26th minute goal was cancelled by Robert Mizo in the 41st minute of the game.

NPFL23 FT SCORES

Insurance 1-0 Nasarawa Utd

Enyimba 2-0 3SC

Plateau Utd 5-0 El-Kanemi

Kwara Utd 0-0 Remo Stars

Tornadoes 1-1 Bayelsa Utd

Dakkada 2-1 Sunshine Stars

Wikki 2-1 Lobi

Doma Utd 1-0 Abia Warriors

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