Shooting Stars of Ibadan maintained their invisible status playing under the floodlights in Ibadan with a 4-0 trashing of Abia Warriors in the NPFL matchday 34.
Before the game, Shooting Stars hadn’t beaten Abia Warriors at home in two games and five games overall in the league.
In Aba, coach Olarenwaju Yema Daniel returned to the saddle to lead Enyimba to a comfortable 4-1 win over Rivers United. Mbaoma scored his 14 and 15th of the season while an additional brace from Elijah Akanni completed the rout.
Akwa United’s 2-0 win against Heartland completed matchday 34 and SportsIntel provides the top four moments from the week.
NPFL Matchday 34: A Tale of Goalkeeping Errors
From Kano Pillars’ goalkeeper catching air in Ikenne to Rivers United’s goalkeeper losing sight of Mboama’s position, a mistake that led to a goal, the NPFL witnessed some goalkeeping errors.
However, the first goalkeeping error happened in Ikenne with Kayode Bankole gifting Kano Pillars an equalizer.
Enyimba’s second goal was a big error from Rivers United’s Goalkeeper, Onisodumeya.
He saved a ball and dropped it to start play without looking well, Mbaoka came from behind to steal the ball and scored.
Gombe United’s Relegation Confirmed
It’s official Gombe United is the first team to be relegated out of four clubs expected to be relegated to the Nigeria National League.
The Dessert Scorpions lost at home to Sunshine Stars 0-2 making survival unattainable for the team.
NPFL Matchday 34 numbers, Stats and Goals
NPFL Matchday 34 concludes with Akwa United’s 2-0 win over Heartland.
Summary:
- Matches: 10
- Home Wins: 7
- Draws: 2
- Away Wins: 1
- Total Goals: 26
- Home Goals: 19
- Away Goals: 7
- 1st Half Goals: 8
- 2nd Half Goals: 18
Top 4 Still Holding Forth
Rangers are still on top of the log with Enyimba following closely on 59 points. Remo Stars tied with Enyimba but are third on 59 points, with a goal difference separating them and Enyimba. Shooting Stars is in fourth position with 56 points.