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Lobi Stars lose top spot after 1-1 draw against Bayelsa United

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Rangers moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League following a 2-1 victory over Heartland in Aba.

Emmanuel Onyebuchi and Kalu Nweke found the net for Rangers, to help the Antelopes secure the crucial win.

Meanwhile, at the New Jos Stadium, Akwa United relieved themselves of relegation concerns with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Plateau United.

The opener came from the foot of Cameroon defender Gerome Heutchou in the 10th minute for the visiting side.

However, Plateau United’s Sunday Anthony leveled the score from the penalty spot 13 minutes before the final whistle. Sani Suleiman then clinched the victory for Akwa United with another penalty in stoppage time, marking their first away win of the season.

Here are the full results:

Katsina Utd 2-1 Abia Warriors
Heartland 1-2 Rangers
Lobi Stars 1-1 Bayelsa Utd
Kwara Utd 2-1 Enyimba
Plateau Utd 1-2 Akwa Utd
Remo Stars 2-0 Bendel Insurance