NPFL: Enyimba beat Akwa United in thriller, Remo silence Bayelsa in Yenagoa

<p>Defending champions Enyimba recorded a 3-2 victory against Akwa United in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, contest in Aba on Sunday night.</p>, <p>Enyimba led 2-0 in the opening 15 minutes of the game.</p>, <p>Innocent Gabriel and Chijioke Mbaoma netted for the Peoples Elephant.</p>, <p>Former U-23 Eagles forward, Kufre Ebong reduced the deficit for Akwa United with a glancing header late in the first half.</p>, <p>The Promise Keepers levelled through David Philip in the 67th minute.</p>, <p>At the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Remo Stars registered the first away win of the season, edging hosts Bayelsa United 2-1.</p>, <p>Adams Olamilekan gave the Sky Blues the lead on four minutes after he was set up by Samuel Anakwe.</p>, <p>Substitute Sikiru Alimi doubled Remo Stars lead 12 minutes from time.</p>, <p>Ekeson Okorie reduced the deficit for the hosts in the 88th minute.</p>, <p>FULL RESULTS</p>, <p>Enyimba FC 3-2 Akwa Utd Bayelsa Utd 1-2 Remo stars Abia warriors 1-0 Kano pillars Rivers Utd 0-0 Kwara Utd Rangers Int 2-1 Niger Tornadoes Sporting Lagos 0-0 Doma Utd Shooting stars 2-1 Gombe Utd</p>