NPFL: Barau FC hold Ikorodu, extend unbeaten run; Ranchers Bees, Katsina United win at home
Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the new season following a 0-0 draw against hosts Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. The two teams had chances to win the game but failed to hit the target. Barau FC stayed in second position in the table with eight points from four […] NPFL: Barau FC hold Ikorodu, extend unbeaten run; Ranchers Bees, Katsina United…
In the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a 0-0 draw against Ikorodu City on Saturday. Both teams had opportunities to win but fell short of the target. This result kept Barau FC in second position with eight points from four games. Ikorodu City, who have a match remaining, currently sit in fifth place with five points from three games.
Elsewhere, Katsina United secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Abdulrahman Garba's goal in the 21st minute was enough to separate the two sides, with Katsina United climbing to 11th position and Niger Tornadoes remaining in ninth.
In Kano, Ranchers Bees defeated Bendel Insurance 2-1 in a hard-fought match. Chiedozie Jude Okorie gave the hosts the lead four minutes after the break, while Lekan Gabriel leveled for Insurance in the 66th minute. Ranchers Bees sealed the win through Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu's goal 11 minutes from time, marking Zulkifilu's fifth league goal of the season.
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