The final positions of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League were decided on Sunday and it was a surprise day for the football fans across the country as Sunshine Stars sneaked into the top 3 in group B.
Goals from Michael Olalusi, Nnaemeka Achi and Ekrette Udom ensured a comfortable 3-0 win over Dakkada FC.
In Ibadan, Enyimba FC despite playing without the league’s top scorer Emeka Obioma did enough to cement their position in the playoff after playing out a goalless draw against Shooting Stars in a very dull game
Bayelsa United defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-0 with goals from Alex Oyowah and Felix Wisdom in Yenogoa.
Wikki Tourists secured a 0-2 away win over Lobi Stars, Abubakar Aliyu opened the scoring in the 4th minute before Shehu sealed the game with the second goal.
In Umuahia, Emmanuel Onu opened the scoring for Abia Warriors against Doma United before Sunday Megwo netted the second goal in the 60th minute as the game ended 2-0.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars netted first-half goals through Andy Okpe, Seun Odunsi and Philip Odubia’s brace secured them a comprehensive 4-0 over Kwara United.
James Ajako netted the only goal of the game as Akwa United defeated Gombe United by a lone goal at the Pantami stadium.
Former Champions Enyimba FC, Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance secured playoff spots in Group A and Champions Rivers United, Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars picked the playoff spots in B.
Full Results
3SC 0-0 Enyimba
Gombe Utd 0-1 Akwa Utd
El-Kanemi 2-2 Plateau Utd
Remo Stars 4-0 Kwara Utd
Bayelsa Utd 2-0 Tornadoes
Sunshine Stars 3-0 Dakkada
Lobi 0-2 Wikki
Abia Warriors 2-0 Doma Utd
Rangers 1-1 Rivers Utd
Nasarawa Utd 1-1 Insurance
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