In the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) week 10 games played on Sunday, newly promoted Barau FC lost their fifth loss of the season and were among the clubs that suffered heartbreaking road losses. Following consecutive defeats, Barau FC had a brief reprieve last weekend when they defeated city rivals Kano Pillars 2-1 at home. However, yesterday, they suffered a 0–2 setback to Abia Warriors in Umuahia. The Abia Warriors defeated the team established and supported by Senator Barau I. Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, thanks to two goals in the first half from Chukwuemeka Chioma and Sunday Megwo. Due to goals from Gideon Monday in the 50th and 75th minutes, Enyimba, who suffered a humiliating home loss to newcomers Kun Khalifat last week, lost to struggling Plateau United 2-1 in Jos. Wikki Tourists defeated 3SC 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, getting back to winning waysJephtaph Mairiga doubled the advantage in the sixth minute of first half added time after Usman Abdullahi gave the “Bauchi Elephants” the lead in the 30th minute. The hosts maintained the lead for their third victory of the season despite the visitors’ valiant efforts to close the gap. In other news, coach Kennedy Boboye made his debut as Bendel Insurance’s new boss with a 1-1 draw against newly promoted Kun Khalifat, while 10-man Kwara United forced Enugu Rangers to a goalless draw at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Kayode Oke Solomon gave Insurance the lead in the second minute, and the visitors maintained it until the hosts grabbed a much-needed equalizer in the 72nd minuteWith a 2-0 victory in Warri, Wolves increased Bayelsa United’s suffering and moved up to fourth place in the standings with 17 points from ten games. Warri Wolves won the most points in the hotly contested week 10 match thanks to goals from Evwiehurhoma Igbunu in the 16th and fourth minutes of second half extra time. At their adopted stadium, Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, Kano Pillars suffered yet another home loss to the Niger Tornadoes, who defeated them 2-0 on Saturday.
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