Shooting Stars earned a draw at Plateau United on Sunday to remain second in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings, Afrosport reports.
Tijani Kabir put the Oluyole Warriors ahead in the 74th minute, but Albert Hilary cancelled out the lead to ensure the spoils were shared at the New Jos stadium in Plateau.
The result ensured Shooting Stars remained second on the log on 37 points, while Plateau United climbed into 15th on 24 points.
In other games, Heartland defeated Rivers United 2-0, courtesy of goals from Christian Molukwu and Joel Okoro, while Anas Yusuf scored twice as Nasarawa United beat Niger Tornadoes 2-0.
Goals from Ijoma Desouza and Samuel Christian handed Abia Warriors a 2-0 win against Akwa United, while Kano Pillars and Bayelsa United battled to a goalless draw at the General Sani Abacha Stadium.
Talking points after today’s results
– 3SC concede for the first in 68 calendar days since a 2-0 loss at Remo Stars in November 2024 &
– Akwa Utd’s poor run continues: 3 games under Kennedy Boboye, no win (D1 L2)
– Rivers Utd’s winless streak stretches to 5 (D3 L2)#NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/lhcFMylZUm
— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) February 2, 2025
