NPFL: Enyimba, Insurance draw in Aba, Rivers United survive Abia Warriors scare
Enyimba and Bendel Insurance played out a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League contest in Aba on Sunday
Chukwuemeka Obioma put Enyimba ahead from the penalty spot one minute before the break.
It was Obioma’s eighth goal of the campaign.
Imade Osehenkhoe levelled scores for the visitors from a free-kick nine minutes from time.
The forward has now registered seven goals for the Benin Arsenals this season.
Insurance maintained their unbeaten streak this season following the draw.
The Benin Arsenals occupy top spot in Group A with 24 points from 10 matches.
Holders Rivers United rallied to hold AbiaWarriors to a 1-1 draw in Port Harcourt
Nweke Kalu gave Abia Warriors the lead with an exquisite finish three minutes after the break.
The hosts salvaged a point deep into stoppage time with Morice Chukwu firing home from 12 yards.
FULL RESULTS
Enyimba 1-1 Bendel Insurance FC
Akwa United 2-0 Shooting Stars SC
Kwara United 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
Plateau United 2-0 Gombe United
Remo Stars 1-0 Nasarawa United
Rivers United 1-1 Abia United
Wikki Tourists 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Dakkada 1- 2 Niger Tornadoes.
