NPFL: Rangers hold Barau FC, Plateau United halt Kano Pillars’ unbeaten run

Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 2-2 draw against Barau FC.

Ifeanyi Okechukwu gave Rangers the lead seven minutes before the break.

Barau FC rallied with penalty goals in the second half through Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau.

Chidiebere Nwobodo, however, salvaged a point for the visitors in stoppage time.

At the New Jos Stadium, Kano Pillars suffered defeat in the NPFL for the first time this season, going down 4-0 to Plateau United.

Paul Samson, Ekundayo Ojo, Samuel Ayanrinde and Nenrot Silas got the goals for the home team.

Full results

Barau FC 2-2 Rangers

Abia Warriors 0-0 Rivers United

Kun Khalifat 2-0 Shooting Stars

Nasarawa United 2-0 Doma United

Plateau United 4-0 Kano Pillars

Sporting Lagos 2-1 Bendel Insurance

NPFL: Rangers hold Barau FC, Plateau United halt Kano Pillars’ unbeaten run