Kano Pillars produced one of the important stories of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season as they spanked Gombe United 2-5 at the Pantami Stadium.
Yusuf Abdullahi netted a brace for Pillars just before 15 minutes of the game but Sadiq Shuaibu halved the deficit for the host in the 17th minute while Yusuf completed his hat trick in the 33rd minute.
Yusuf scored his 4th goal of the game in the 45th but Jimoh equalized for the host almost immediately while Yusuf netted his 5th goal later in the game to ensure a 2-5 win for Pillars.
Clement Naantuam’s 13th-minute strike gave Sporting Lagos a 1-0 win over Katsina United.
Remo Stars defeated Plateau United by a lone goal with Sikiru Alimi netting 9th goal of the season in the 61st minute.
In Yenogoa, Robert Mirzo was the saving grace for the host as he scored twice in the 82 and 87 minutes after Samson Obi and Ibrahim Dehinde gave Abia Warriors a 2-goal lead.
In Ibadan, Heartland FC secured their first point of the season after they held Shooting Stars to a goalless draw.
Full Results
3SC 0-0 Heartland
Gombe United 2-5 Kano Pillars
Remo Stars 1-0 Plateau United
Bayelsa United 2-2 Abia Warriors
Sporting Lagos 1-0 Katsina United
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