On Sunday, the remainders of the Nigeria Professional Football League‘s matchday 27 matchups were decided around the country.
On Sunday, seven home triumphs and a tie were recorded, with a total of 20 goals scored.
Akwa United and Enyimba drew 1-1 at the Nest of Champions in one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the tournament.
It was the Promise Keepers’ first loss at home versus Enyimba in six years.
Coach Ayeni, who was beaten by the People’s Elephant while managing Sunshine Stars, was widely expected to exact revenge on the former champions now that he is in charge of Akwa United.
Awka United appeared to be en route to victory until Emeka Obioma’s last-minute header canceled out Bello Babatunde’s well-taken freekick in the first half.
In the 40th minute, Babatunde broke the deadlock with a fantastic strike that soared past Bassa Djeri after a succession of fruitless chances from both sides in the first half.
In the 67th minute, Finidi George substituted Austin Oladapo for Sadiq Abubakar in search of a second-half equalizer.
Oladapo’s freekick was parried by Adewale Adeyinka four minutes later.
Emeka Obioma’s 12th goal of the season, a header into an empty net in stoppage time, transformed the game’s storyline.
Akwa United moved up to a fifth place with 40 points, three points behind Remo Stars, while Enyimba’s away goal allowed them to stay in seventh place with 39 points.
On matchday 28, Akwa United will be up against the sunshine stars of Akure in their away encounter
Rivers United beat MFM FC 5-0 at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt to keep their title hopes alive.
As they added to the woes of bottom placed, Chijioke Akuneto scored a brace, Nelson Esor, George Akpabio, and Rafiu Ishaq each scored one.
The shower of goals in Port Harcourt began 17 minutes into the game on Sunday.
The goalkeeper, Folarin Abayomi, blocked Ishaq’s strike, but Nelson Esor was well-positioned to tap it in.
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With a shot from Akuneto on the stroke of halftime, Rivers United doubled their lead.
Rivers United added to the Olukoya Boys’ woes in the 46th minute as Akuneto scored his brace from close range.
George Akpabio scored the fourth goal in the 84th minute to complete the rout.
Stanley Eguma’s men handed the relegation fighting MFM FC one of their heaviest defeats this season when Rafiu Ishaq Kayode made it five in stoppage time.
Rivers United extended their advantage at the top of the league table to seven points after a massive win against MFM, while Plateau United fell on the road.
Mfm is still anchored in 20th place with 24 points.
Another derby was resolved this weekend in Bauchi between Nasarawa United and Plateau, with the former winning 1-0.
The Solid Miners won thanks to Okereke’s fourth-minute goal.
Nasarawa has moved up to 12th place with 35 points, while Plateau United has remained in second place with 51 points.
Shooting Stars defeated Niger Tornadoes by a solitary goal in another game.
