NPFL Match Day Review: Akwa United force Insurance to draw as Doma take a point in Akure

Published on: 30 March 2023

Akwa United earn a point in their to Benin against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Promise Keepers played a one all draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to remain within the top three spots in group A.

Imade Osarenkhoe had put the Host in front as early as the second minute of the game, but Cyril Olisema equalled score in the 34th minute for the visitors.

In another group A encounter, Enyimba FC were forced to a one all draw by Nasarawa United at the Enyimba International Stadium.

Chukwuemeka Obioma had put the People's Elephant ahead through a penalty, but Emmanuel Ogbole in the 76th minute.

It was a five-goal thriller at the Lekan Salami Stadium as Shooting Stars Sports Club defeated Plateau United by three goals to two.

Yakub Adams put the visitors ahead in the 22nd minute before Sikiru Alimi equalled score in the 43rd minute.

Samuel Ayanrinde gave 3SC the lead four minutes into the second half before the lead was extended through Ghali Falke's goal on 59 minutes.

The Jos based team could only reduce the deficit, but it came at the dead minute as the tie ended in favour of 3SC.

In group B, Doma United continued their impressive form after earning a one all draw in Akure against Sunshine Stars.

There were two quick goals in the game as Paschal Nwabueze drew Doma level on 16 minutes after Sunshine Stars took the lead 2 minutes earlier.

Abia Warriors and Niger Tornadoes went a point close to first and second place, Rivers United and Lobi Stars after their respective wins against  Enugu Rangers and Wikki Tourist.

Jimoh Gbadamosi gave the Umuahia side the lead before John Uche restored parity for Rangers. However, Uche Moses' last gasp goal gave the Warriors all points.

David Okoromi (21) and Mark Daniel (75) scored to give Tornadoes the win over the giant elephant.

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