NPFL Round-up: 3SC Tame Doma United in Gombe, Obi Picks First Win As Heartland Coach

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Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan picked their first away win in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season after beating Doma United in Gombe.

Monday Gibson’s solitary strike ensured that 3SC extended their unbeaten run to five matches to become the sixth team to complete a double over the same opponent in the league.

In Awka, Christian Obi finally secured his first win as coach of Heartland FC after 17 unsuccessful attempts after beating Abia Warriors 2-0 in the oriental derby.

League leaders, Lobi Stars maintained their lead on the log with a 3-2 win over Rivers United while Rangers International secured a vital point away from home at the Sani Abacha Stadium against Kano Pillars after it ended one apiece.

Plateau United thrashed Gombe United 4-0 to move to second on the log with Nenrot Silas scoring a hattrick and Alex Enejo getting his name on the goal scorers sheet.

Remo Stars defeated Enyimba FC 1-0 in Ikenne as Kwara United got the better of Bayelsa United 1-0 in Ilorin. It also ended Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Sporting Lagos.

Meanwhile, coach Abubakar Bala’s last game for Katsina United ended in a 1-0 loss to Sunshine Stars in Akure while Akwa United recorded back-to-back 3-1 home wins after beating Bendel Insurance in Uyo.