NPFL: MFM hold Enyimba, El-Kanemi end Akwa United winning streak

MFM extended their winless streak against Enyimba to seven games after both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in their NPFL matchday-13 encounter at the Agege Stadium on Sunday,  reports Completesports.com.

Abdulrahmam Bashir volleyed the ball home three minutes after the break to give the visitors the lead.

MFM equalised through Chijoke Akuneto in the 65th minute who finished expertly  from Akanni Elijah’s cross.

The Olukoya Boys maintained top position in the table with 23 points from 13 games with Enyimba who are three points adrift  in second position from the same number of matches.

In Group B,  Akwa United suffered their first defeat in nine games following a 4-1 loss to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri.

Kabiru Balogun,  Sanni Abbani,  Sunday Anthony and Bello Kofarmata (penalty) were on target for  the home team,  while Godspower Aniefiok got the consolation goal for Akwa United

Rivers United ended their three  games winless streak after picking a 1-0 away win against Remo Stars in Shagamu.

Justice Charles  scored the winning goal for the away team  20 minutes from time.

 Results:

Insurance 2-0 Wikki Tourists

Katsina 2-0 Lobi Stars

MFM 1-1 Enyimba

N/Tornadoes 0-0 Rangers

Remo 0-1 Rivers United

Sunshine 1 -0 Kwara

El-Kanemi 4-1 Akwa

Gombe 1-0 Yobe Desert Stars

Heartland 2-1 Kano Pillars

Delta Force 1-0 Go-Round

IfeanyiUbah 1-0 Plateau United

Abia Warriors 0-1 Nasarawa

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