NPFL Round-Up: Sunshine Leads The Park As NPFL Goes On Break

Sunshine Stars of Akure ended the first half of the Nigeria Professional Premier League atop of the log with 36 points from 19 games after beating visiting Taraba FC 2-1 on Sunday.

Two goals from Tunde Adeniji gave the coach Kennedy Boboye’s side the all important points that keeps them at the summit of the league while FC Taraba's woes continue in the league remain as they swim in the relegation waters.

Two-time champions, Enyimba international beat Rangers international to climb up to the second position of the league- same points as Sunshine but short on goals advantage.

Shooting Stars of Ibadan came back from behind to beat El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2-1 at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan.

Former Sunshine attacking midfielder, Ajani Ibrahim and James Moses turned the table around for the Oluyole Warriors as the Gbenga Ogunbote's men moved one spot up on the league table, finishing the first stanza of the league on the 11th position.

Heartland FC of Owerri spanked 3rd place Wikki Tourist 4-0- the highest home win of the week 19 fixture, as Kano pillars, the defending champions shared spoils with Lobi Stars.

Except for Enyimba that grabbed an away win at Enugu Rangers and Kano pillars that stole a point at Lobi, others were home win across board.

Lobi Stars 3 - 3 Kano Pillars

Heartland 4 - 0 Wikki Tourist

Shooting Stars 2 - 1 El Kanemi Warriors

Kwara United 3 - 1 Giwa More info

Abia Warriors 1 - 0 Ifeanyi Uba

Warri Wolves 2 - 1 Sharks

Sunshine Stars 2 - 1 Taraba

Enugu Rangers 1 - 2 Enyimba