NPFL Wrap: Week 5

Several teams picked up points on the road in the Week 5 games of the Glo Premier League played across the country this weekend. Here's a quick review of the results.

Abia Warriors failed to build on their away win against Enyimba as they were held to a goalless draw by visiting Kano Pillars at the Umuahia Township Stadium, while winless Heartland were also held to a goalless draw in Owerri by Nasarawa United.

In Jalingo, Enyimba suffered their third consecutive loss as a goal from Bobby Abel gave promoted FC Taraba a 1-0 win over the People's Elephant, as the pressure on coach Zachary Baraje continues to increase.

A late penalty from goalkeeper Terkaa Melai gave Lobi Stars a 1-0 win over Kaduna United, while Crown FC of Ogbomosho recorded a narrow 1-0 home win over Gombe United courtesy of a goal from Francis Nnedum. 

Francis Ukeme and Ubong Ekpai scored to give Akwa United a comfortable 2-0 home win over recently re-admitted Nembe City FC, while Warri Wolves also beat newcomers Giwa FC by an identical scoreline.

In a game marred by violent scenes, Bayelsa United recorded a 2-1 win over visiting El Kanemi Warriors in Sapele, at their adopted home ground.

After several attempts, Sunshine Stars of Akure finally scooped their first point away from home this season, as they held Enugu Rangers to a goalless draw at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

In the only game played on Saturday, Dolphins held Sharks FC to a goalless draw in the much-anticipated Port Harcourt derby.

Week 5 Results:

Sharks 0-0 Dolphins

Akwa United 2-0 Nembe City

FC Taraba 1-0 Enyimba Int.

Lobi Stars 1-0 Kaduna United

Heartland 0-0 Nasarawa

Wolves 2-0 Giwa FC

Bayelsa 1-1 El-Kanemi

Crown FC 1-0 Gombe

Abia Warriors 0-0 Pillars

Rangers 0-0 Sunshine Stars

Culled from Kickoffnigeria