April 5, 2018
Weightlifter Agboro places 5th in Men’s 62kg Final Standing, Earns Competition Quota
Nigeria Weightlifter, Favour Agboro failed to make a podium spot in the Men’s 62kg even at the XXI Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
The Super Falcons have completed the first of two training sessions on Thursday led by head coach, Thomas Dennerby.
Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder John Ogu relished Wednesday’s play-off win against Beitar Jerusalem as his side keep a strangle hold on pole position in the Israel Ligat Ha’Al.
In-form Kano Pillars forward, Junior Lokosa fired his 14th goal of the season as Pillars blow away FC Ifeanyiubah 4-0 in continuation of the NPFL yesterday.
Markurdi-based Lobi Stars, however, maintained top spot on the League table after they drew 1-1 at Abia Warriors.
Lobi now have 27 points from 15 matches.
Kano Pillars shot to the second spot after they whitewashed visiting FC Ifeanyiubah with the league-leading scorer, Lokosa scoring twice.
Lokosa first scored from the penalty spot after 66 minutes, before he completed his brace four minutes later.
The other scorers for Pillars were Ali Mallam and Nwagua.
Enugu Rangers stopped Yobe Desert Stars 3-0, while Rivers United were 2-0 winners at home to Heartland.
Nasarawa United stopped Katsina United 2-1 in Lafia, while Sunshine Stars were held to a 2-2 draw by bottom team Kwara United.
NPFL Results
Sunshine Stars 2 Kwara United 2
Nasarawa United 2 Katsina United 1
Kano Pillars 4 FC Ifeanyiubah 0
Enugu Rangers 3 Yobe Stars 0
Rivers United 2 Heartland 0
Abia Warriors 1 Lobi Stars 1