Gideon, Akpan on Target as Shooting Stars spank Akwa United
Monday Gideon scored a goal and made an assist as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) spanked Akwa United 2-1 in a Matchday nine fixture, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Coach Gbenga Ogunbote made few changes to the squad that tamed Katsina United, with Alex Aghahowa making a return after missing out the last game due to suspension.
Expectedly, the Stars swooped on the Promise Keepers right from the blast of the referees’ whistle but couldn’t find the back of the net.
When it appeared the two sides will return to the locker room, the homers finally got the much sought after goal, with Gideon’s screamer from outside the opponent’s 18 yard box, eluding the visitors’ defense and goalkeeper Hakeem Otuyiga.
Shooting Stars doubled their lead in the 73rd minute, when Gideon’s pull out was perfectly headed home by Joshua Akpan, whose header beat former 3SC goalie, Ovunda Darlintin, who took the place of injured Otuyiga.
The visitors reduced the tally with eight minutes to the end of the encounter through Friday Appolos.
With the victory, the Ibadan soccer lords have their points haul increased to 12 points from nine matches and will next travel to Minna to confront Niger Tornadoes on Matchday 10.
Similarly, Rivers United and El-kanemi warriors settled for a 1-1 draw in Port Harcourt.
Sama’ila Bello gave the El-Kanemi Warriors the lead, while Rivers United’s Taofeek Otaniyi levelled three minutes after .
Heartland FC beat visiting Remo Stars 2-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.Sunshine Stars were crushed 3-0 by former champions ,Plateau United at New Jos Stadium.
In the contest, Solid Miners were on target with Vincent Temitope and Sadiq Adamu (brace).
Enyimba scored the game-winning goal late in the 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in Aba.
After six minutes, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele gave Enyimba the lead, and on ninety minutes, Toyeeb Ajeyigbe brought Ikorodu City the equaliser.
But in stoppage time, Moses Adikwu gave Enyimba the victory.
However, Abia Warriors were the only team that recorded an away win following their 1-0 victory against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
Meanwhile,Katsina United were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Niger Tornadoes on Saturday.