7 matches played as the NPL resumes across the country. 1 fixture holds on Monday when Sporting Lagos will entertain Gombe united. 2 matches postponed due to continental football engagements of Bendel insurance and Rivers United in the CAFCC
23 goals scored so far on the first day of the season with Lobi stars being the only team that was able to snatch a point away from home the scoreline at fulltime in Nnewi, Heartland FC 2-2 Lobi Stars FC.
The highest scoring match of the day had Bayelsa put 5 past Akwa united while conceding 3 in an 8 goal thriller in Yenegoa.
Bayelsa United 5-3 Akwa United FC
In other results.
Shooting Stars 2-1 Plateau United FC
Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
A confident coach Erasmus Obuh believed more has to be done to get his boys to score more goals as his side edged ikon Allah boys by a lone goal.
Coach Hamza Abdulazeez on the other hand, criticized his boys failure to convert their chances.
In Akure, a 9th minute goal by Emmanuel Oge gave Sunshine Stars the win over visiting Kano Pillars.
Coach Abdu Maikaba admits despite tactical changes his side are still struggling to meet up with the pace of topflight league.
