Kano Pillars secured a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars, with Ahmed Musa netting both goals in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 5 encounter, on Sunday.
Musa opened the scoring for the home side just five minutes into the game.
Ahmed Musa scores a brace on his return to Kano Pillars in the NPFL. Photo | X
The forward then doubled Pillars’ lead six minutes after half-time, sealing the club’s first win in four league outings.
Finidi Coasting With Rivers United
In another NPFL fixture at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United triumphed 2-1 over Akwa United.
Stephen Manyo gave the hosts the lead in the 32nd minute with his second goal of the season.
However, Akwa United equalized just one minute into the second half through Friday Apollos.
Rivers United clinched the win when Ndifreke Effiong found the back of the net five minutes before the final whistle.
Heartland Win Finally, Enyimba Bounce back
Heartland FC head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke speaking with his players. Photo | Sports Ration
Elsewhere, Emmanuel Amuneke celebrated his first victory as manager of Heartland FC, guiding his team to a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes at the Dan Ayiam Stadium.
Enyimba Secures 3-0 Victory Over Katsina Utd in Suspended Match
Remo Stars’ Taste Defeat
Kwara United also made headlines, handing Remo Stars their first defeat of the season with a narrow 1-0 win in Ilorin. Remo Stars had entered the match on the back of four consecutive victories.
