FC IfeanyiUbah Stunned in Nnewi, Defending Champions defeated in Port Harcourt, MFM FC and Yobe Desert Stars concede three goals

Matchday 22 was one full of 1-0 wins but the biggest result came from Nnewi where Niger Tornadoes stunned host FC IfeanyiUbah.

Mubarak Ejiogu scored the 400^th goal of the season as Niger Tornadoes went ahead at the FC IfeanyiUbah International Stadium in the 72^nd minute. The goal unsettled the host who converted a 90^th minute penalty by Godwin Obaje. It seemed the game would end in a draw but Tornadoes had the final laugh and grabbed the winner in the 4^th minute of added time. Bashir Usman grabbed all three points for the Minna-based side.

Stephen Alfred scored and assisted as Kwara United saw off MFM FC in Ilorin. The visitors who finished 2^nd last season fell behind to Segun Alebiosu’s 16^th minute goal before they equalized in the 26^th minute through Sikiru Olatunbosun.  In the second half, Ifeanyi Okoye was fouled in the box and Stephen Alfred converted the resultant penalty. Sunday Odudu put the game beyond MFM FC with a goal in the 75^th minute.

Kano Pillars held Nasarawa United to a goalless draw in Lafia while Wikki Tourists emerged 3-1 winners over visiting Yobe Desert Stars. Nasiru Jibrin, Ocheme Edoh and Elijah Ani scored for Wikki Tourists before Samuel Agba got a consolation for the Desert Stars. He had initially missed 63^rd minute penalty to half the scoreline which was 2-0 then.

Samson Obi’s 49^th minute goal was enough for Abia Warriors over El-Kanemi Warriors in Umuahia. Defending champions Plateau United lost 1-0 to Rivers United in Port harcourt. The winner came in the 16^th minute from Chikere Osita.

Sunshine Stars sank deeper into the relegation waters as they lost 1-0 away to Katsina United with Tasiu Lawal scoring the only goal in the 61^st minute. Anthony Okpotu scored his 71^st NPFL goal in Lobi Stars 1-0 win over Rangers FC in Markudi.

Akwa United pipped Go Round FC 1-0 with Paul Abata scoring in the 29^th minute. Enyimba needed a 92^nd minute header from Emeka Obioma to see off stubborn Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled Matchday 15 game.

At the Nest of Champions, Nigeria lost 3-2 to Atletico Madrid in a friendly game. Kelechi Nwakali and Usman Mohammed scored for the Super Eagles B side. Beautiful goals.

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