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Abia Warriors have climbed to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a thrilling 2–1 away victory against Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, Niger State.
First-half goals from Sunday Megwo and a Sunday Akinmoladun own goal saw Imama Amapakabo’s men move to 21 points from 11 matches, two points clear of Nasarawa United in second place.
Tornadoes pulled one back through Abdulrasheed Dabai in the 54th minute, but Abia Warriors held on to record their seventh win of the campaign and continue their impressive form both home and away.
Nasarawa United dropped to second place with 19 points from 10 games after suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to Rivers United in Port Harcourt.
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Timothy Zachariah’s lone strike ended the Solid Miners’ unbeaten run and reignited Rivers United’s own push up the standings.
Match Day 11 NPFL Results
Kwara United 3-1 Remo Stars
Bendel Insurance 1-1 Warri Wolves
Bayelsa United 2-1 Plateau United
El Kanemi 0-0 Rangers International
Ikorodu City 2-0 Kun Khalifat FC
Barau FC 0-0 Wikki Tourist
Niger Tornadoes 1-2 Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars 1-1 Katsina United
Enyimba 2-0 Kano Pillars
Rivers United 1-0 Nasarawa United.
With Matchday 12 fixtures coming up next weekend, Abia Warriors will look to consolidate their new lead when they face Enyimba in the Abia derby next Sunday.
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