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Sunshine Stars Back On League Top
A Glo league action between Rangers International and Kano Pillars on Wednesday.
Sunshine Stars are back
on top of the Nigeria league after they beat visiting Awa United 3-1 and Wikki Tourists were forced to a draw at home by Giwa FC in continuation of the league championship on Wednesday.
Sunshine, fresh from a 1-0 loss at Rangers last weekend, now have 29 points from 15 matches, same as Enyimba, who won 3-2 at Kwara United.
Wikki ‘s 1-1 draw with Giwa now means they slip to third place.
Enugu Rangers extended their fine run in the league under new coach Imama Amakapabo when they fought back from going behind to stop champions Kano Pillars 2-1 at home.
Aniefiok Godspower scored his second goal in as many matches as Pillars stunned home team Enugu Rangers. However, Rangers fought back to win 2-1 with goals from Godwin Aguda and Bobby Clement.
This result could spell big trouble for Pillars coach Okey Emordi after he lost at his former club.
Heartland pipped Ifeanyi Ubah FC 1-0, Abia Warriors turned back Bayelsa 3-1 as there were also home wins for Nasarawa United, Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors and El Kanemi.