NPFL: Kano Pillars edge Tornadoes, Plateau United secure first win
Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. The hosts scored twice in the first half through Ubong Friday and Fabian Nworie. Nworie scored his second and Kano Pillars’ third nine minutes after the break. Niger Tornadoes scored twice through Godfrey Joseph […] NPFL: Kano Pillars edge…
In the Nigeria Premier Football League, matchday two witnessed Kano Pillars securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Niger Tornadoes at Sani Abacha Stadium. The home team took an early lead with goals from Ubong Friday and Fabian Nworie, with Nworie netting his second and third within nine minutes of the halftime break. Niger Tornadoes managed to score twice, through Godfrey Joseph and Wasiu Jimoh, but couldn't equalize.
Meanwhile, Plateau United claimed their maiden win of the season with a 1-0 triumph over Kwara United at the New Jos Stadium. Alex Aghahowa opened the scoring just 29 minutes into the match. In another match, Nasarawa United triumphed 1-0 against Bendel Insurance at the Lafia Stadium, thanks to Sam Pam's 55th-minute goal. Finally, Kun Khalifat FC and Barau FC ended their encounter in a 0-0 draw at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
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