Remo Stars end winless streak, Enyimba dancing with relegation as Rangers take top spot
Usman Abd’Allah started his reign as the new Remo Stars manager with a comfortable home win over Katsina United in Ikenne.
The defending champions went into the tie on the back of a seven-game winless streak with five losses and two drawn matches.
Hadi Haruna’s second half was enough as the Sky Blue Stars secured a 2-0 victory over the visitors as they began the fight to escape relegation.
Remo Stars are currently 18th on the league table with 30 points with 10 matches to go before the end of the season.
Enyimba are on the fringes of relegation after the Aba Elephants escaped defeat to Kun Khalifa in Aba.
Ekene Awazie’s 87th-minute goal rescued Enyimba from defeat after James Ekebuike gave the hosts the opener in the 10th minute.
Enyimba are 15th on the Nigeria Premier Football League table with 33 points. The Aba Elephants face a tough test nezt week away at Warri Wolves.
Following Rivers United’s loss to Bayelsa United in Yenagoa, Enugu Rangers are now top of the league.
The Flying Antelopes edged Nasawara United 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Godwin Obaje and Chidiebere first half goals gave the host maximum points.
However, Rivers United have three matches at hand leaving the Pride of Rivers with 13 matches left to play.
