Nasarawa United gave their position on the league standings a boost after edging Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture while Shooting Stars got a rare win away against Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Solid Miners were in front in this North Central Derby through Qamar Adegoke's goal on 12 minutes and that was all they needed to take all points at the Lafia City Stadium.
At the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Alex Aghahowa struck in the 28th minute to give the Oluyole Warriors a lead that eventually led to their first 3 points away from home this season.
The results put Nasarawa United in 14th place with 18 points, leaving Lobi Stars in 17th place with 16 points while Shooting Stars with their win are 5th with 24 points. Sunshine Stars occupy the 16th position with 17 points.
Uche Dozie