Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors

10th in Nigerian Professional League
Goalkeeper Charles Tambe out of hospital after Nigerian shooting Goalkeeper Charles Tambe out of hospital after Nigerian shooting

Tambe was on a workout as part of a program arranged by club coaches during the coronavirus shutdown when he was accosted near his home.

Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

Lobi Stars pull further clear at the top Lobi Stars pull further clear at the top

Lobi Stars moved five points clear at the top of the NPFL table on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 home win against Sunshine Stars.

NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged

The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.

NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance NPFL wrap: Plateau miss a golden chance

Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.

NPFL Wrap: Akwa lose ground on leaders Plateau NPFL Wrap: Akwa lose ground on leaders Plateau

Plateau United and MFM maintained their fight for Nigerian Professional Football League honours on Sunday, but Akwa United lost further ground.

Midweek games return, as top guns look to extend lead Midweek games return, as top guns look to extend lead

Midweek games return on Wednesday in the NPFL, and based on fixtures and form, fans shouldn't expect radical changes at the top of the standings.

Plateau United extend lead in Nigeria as MFM stumble Plateau United extend lead in Nigeria as MFM stumble

Nigeria league leaders Plateau United were the big winners on match-day 21, while champions Enugu Rangers suffered another heavy defeat.

Nigerian Pro League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Remo Stars 18 +10 33
2 Rivers United FC 18 +8 33
3 Shooting Stars SC 18 +4 30
4 Rangers Internati.. 18 +6 28
5 El Kanemi Warrior.. 18 0 26
6 Ikorodu City 18 +4 25
7 Kano Pillars 17 0 25
8 Niger Tornadoes 18 0 24
9 Bayelsa United 18 -3 24
10 Abia Warriors 18 -5 24
11 Kwara United 17 +2 23
12 Enyimba 14 +5 22
13 Heartland 18 -3 21
14 Sunshine Stars 18 -8 21
15 Bendel Insurance .. 18 0 20
16 Katsina United 18 -3 20
17 Akwa United 18 -4 19
18 Nasarawa United 17 -5 19
19 Lobi Stars 18 -8 19
20 Plateau United 17 0 18
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