In the matchday 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) high riding Lobi Stars of Makurdi succumbed to Alex Oyowah decisive goal as Rivers United defeated “Yes Father Boys’ by a lone goal at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The defeat was Lobi Stars ‘ first in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season.
At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, hosts Shooting Stars rallied to beat Doma United 3-1.
Nelson Abiam gave Doma United the lead on nine minutes.
The home team equalised through Gbologade Adelowo from the penalty spot on the stroke of 45 minutes.
Kareem Ayinde gave 3SC the lead for the first time on the hour mark.
Gideon Monday made the points save three minutes into stoppage time.
Abia Warriors beat Heartland 1-0 in the oriental derby with Meme Okike scoring the decisive goal on eight minutes.
At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United defeated Sunshine Stars 3-2 in a five-goal thriller.
Michael Olalusi scored twice for Sunshine Stars, with Bello Lukman (brace) and Michael Ibe on target for Katsina United.
FULL RESULTS
Bendel Insurance 0-0 Akwa Utd.
Rangers 4-1 Kano Pillars.
Gombe Utd 1-0 Plateau Utd.
Katsina Utd 3-2 Sunshine Stars.
Bayelsa Utd 2-1 Kwara Utd.
Rivers Utd 1-0 Lobi Stars.
Shooting Stars 3-1 Doma Utd.
Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland FC.
