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Enyimba Down Wikki 2-0, Depose Pillars on Top

Thursday, 19 September 2013



Federation Cup champions Enyimba, have usurped League title holders Kano Pillars from the top of the Globacom Premier League table after defeating Wikki Tourists 2-0 inside the Aba Township Stadium in a week 32 clash on Wednesday.

Goals from Ifeanyi Ede and Josiah Maduabuchi saw Enyimba who are yet to concede a goal or defeat at home, inflict more misery on Wikki as they are now bottom of the table with 39 points from 32 games.

With the result, Enyimba with a game in hand, are now on 52 points, same as Bayelsa United,  but edge it on goals difference.



At the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, a 41st minute strike from Sobomabo West for Nembe City, was enough to earn all three points for the hosts, and subject Kano Pillars to their 12 loss of the season, and now occupy the fourth spot with 51 points.

In Enugu, Rangers gave their push for a first league title for over three decades a big boost thanks to a 3-1 victory over visiting Akwa United.

The Flying Antelopes are just four points adrift Enyimba and will have to come up with an inspiring performance in their next clash against old foes Shooting Stars in Ibadan.

On their part, Shooting Stars battled to a 1-1 draw against Heartland in Owerri.

Gabriel Adikwu put the Oluyole Warriors in front in the 39
th minute after profiting from a rebound off the keeper, but a 56th minute equalizer from the penalty spot by Bartholomew Ibenegbu restored parity for the Naze Millionaires.


In other other matches, Nassarawa United defeated Bayelsa United 2-1 in Lafia, Gombe United lost 2-0 to homers Kwara United, Warri Wolves were held 0-0 at home by Lobi Stars, Kaduna United and Sunshine Stars took full home advantage as they managed 1-0 victory over Dolphins and El-Kanemi Warriors respectively, while Sharks recorded the biggest scoreline of the day, spanking ABS 4-0 in Port-Harcourt, with Christian Pyagbara, Tayo Fabiyi, Fortune Omoniwari and Thompson Stowe all registering their names on the score sheet.   
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