Matchday 7 of the Nigeria Premier Football League produced one of the surprise results of the season as Doma United picked an unexpected result away from home.
The first surprise result of the day was recorded at the Pantami Stadium where Doma United taught host Gombe United a bitter lesson with a comfortable 0-3 win.
After a goalless first half, it was Emmanuel Ekpeyong who netted the opening goal in the 50th before a brace from Emmanuel Jesam sealed the game.
In Eket, Akwa United failed to record their second successive home win as they were held to a goalless draw by the visiting Plateau United.
It was a goal galore at the Adamasingba Stadium as Shooting Stars walloped Niger Tornadoes 4-1.
Ayobami Adekunle put Shooting ahead in the 17th minute before Ernest Chidi levelled the scoreline in the 35th minute.
Ayodeji Bamidele restored the Shooting Stars’ lead in the 46th minute before the Oluyole Warriors added 2 goals in the second half through Gbolagade Adelowo.
Ismael Sarki’s 25th-minute goal ended Remo Stars’ unbeaten run at the Samuel Ogbemudua stadium in Benin.
Last minute strike from Alex Oyowah secured a point for Rivers United at home after Duke Osimaga put Sunshine Stars ahead in the 52nd minute.
Chijioke Mbaoma’s 45th-minute penalty handed Enyimba International a maximum point against Kwara United.
Goals from Kazim Ogunleye and Kenneth Ogboke ensured Ranger’s 2-0 win over Heartland FC at the Awka City Stadium.
In Umuahia, Ibrahim Dehinde put Abia Warrior ahead in the 11th minute and completed his brace in the 21st minute while Katsina United got a consolatory goal later in the game as it ended 2-1 in favour of the host.
Full Results
Shooting Stars 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba 1-0 Kwara United
Akwa United 0-O Plateau United
Rangers 2-0 Heartland FC
Abia Warrior 2-1 Katsina United.
Bendel Insurance 1-0 Remo Stars
Rivers United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Gombe United 0-3 Doma United.
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