Two Draws and identical 2-0 results highlight the major talking points of the NPFL MD 22 action across different centers.
SportsIntel takes you through a rundown of NPFL MD 22 action.
Alex Oyowah and Ibrahim Abubakar score early in the first half to hand Remo Stats a convincing 2-1 win away from home against struggling Sunshine Stars.
Junior Nduka was the provider with a gem of a pass to set up Ibrahim “Babawo” Abubakar for his first goal of the season.
Elsewhere, Nasarawa United FC’s Anas Yusuf bagged a brace in the game against Niger Tornadoes FC, taking his tally for the season to 13 goals.
The win gives Coach Kabir Dogo’s side their second consecutive home win
Currently, Anas leads the race for the Golden Boot by at least five goals more than the player in second place.
A Game Of Legends
In a game managed by two legends, Emmanuel Amuneke and Finidi George, Heartland got the better of Rivers United today in a 2-0 to claim all points.
Christian Molokwu scored the opener with a bicycle kick from 18 yards out before Joel Okoro doubled the lead.
Heartland FC defender Christian Molokwu has scored in both games this season against Rivers Utd (Home & Away).
Kano Pillars have struggled to find consistency in recent matches, securing only one win in their last three outings.
Also, from Kano, the Management of Kano Pillars FC, under the leadership of Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, has suspended the club’s Technical Adviser, Usman Sheriff Abdallah.
Plateau United Halts Shooting Stars Run of 8 Straight Wins.
Two quick goals in two minutes ensured the points were shared between Shooting Stars and Plateau United in Jos.
Tijani Kabir unleashed a ferocious shot from a few meters outside the box before Albert Hillary equalized, beating Amanda at his near post.
The result means Shooting Stars are conceding a goal for the first time since November 2024.
In Umuaiah, a goal in each half of the game earned Abia Warriors a 2-0 victory over Akwa United.
Anthony Ijoma’s lovely goal inside the box from Ayodele Ezekiel’s ferocious cross early in the game gave the hosts the lead.
Sunday Ogunjimi tapped in from Megwo Sunday’s cross to seal the win in extra time.
Meanwhile, the promise keepers are bottom of the league table with 20 points.
NPFL MD 22: Remaining Fixtures
Rangers International FC will seek a return to winning ways when they face newcomers Ikorodu City FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Meanwhile, Chinemerem Ugwueze secured Rangers’ first away win of the campaign when both teams met earlier in the season.
Also, Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin will take on Katsina United on Monday in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL MD 22 fixture.
Furthermore, Enyimba will be away to Lobi Stars in Bauchi for the concluding MD 22 fixture.
2025 NPFL MD 22 Results
Plateau United 1-1 Shooting Stars
Nasarawa United 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Abia Warriors 2-0 Akwa United
Heartland FC 2-0 Rivers United
Kano Pillars 0-0 Bayelsa United
