GloNPL Wk-27 Wrap: Gambo Fires Pillars Up, Emyimba Crash in Kwara

Kano Pillars have regained their place on the top of the table after the completion of the Glo Nigerian Premier League week 27 games at the weekend.

Pillars beat Sharks 1-0 in Kano to ensure a strong comeback, thanks to a Gambo Mohammed lone strike.

In the star game of the week, Akwa United recorded a 1-0 home win over Shooting Stars, courtesy of a goal scored by Ukeme Davies in the 57th minute.

Ifeanyi Egwim’s second half goal sealed a 2-0 home win for Dolphins over Enugu Rangers, while Ndubuisi Ekwuribe’s brace gave Kaduna United a 2-0 win over visiting Nembe City.

Alaba Johnson also bagged a brace for Wikki Tourists as they recorded a 2-0 win at home over Sunshine Stars, while an early goal from Douglas Archiv gave Lobi Stars a slim 1-0 win over visiting Heartland FC at the Emmanuel Atongo Stadium in Kastina-Ala.

In Sunday’s game in Maiduguri, El Kanemi had a big result when they beat Warri Wolves 3-0 courtesy of first half strikes from Rafael Boumsong and Ebube Okpokwu, and a second half goal from Musa Yawale.

Enyimba lost 1-0 away to Kwara United in Ilorin.

Gombe United and Bayelsa United recorded 2-0 home wins over Nasarawa United and ABS FC, respectively.

(FUTAA)