Nasarawa United on Sunday ended Kano Pillars 12 years unbeaten home run when they defeated the league defending champions 2-1 in a Nigerian Professional Football League tie in Kano.
Pillars last lost 2-1 to Julius Berger at home in the league on June 21, 2003.
Ex-Pillars forward, Munir Ubale, opened the scoring in the 12th minute off Eugene Salami’s assist to stun the home fans.
Four minutes later, Eagles new invitee, Yaro Bature, doubled the Lafia team’s lead.
Skipper Rabiu Ali scored for Pillars in the 46th minute to make it 2-1.
Pillars striker, Gambo Mohammed, who was sidelined by gunshot wounds since March, returned to action when he replaced Eneji Otekpa in the 67th minute.
Elsewhere, Sunshine Stars pummelled El Kanemi Warriors 5-0 to reclaim the NPFL top spot.
The Akure Gunners now have 46 points, a point more than closest rivals, Enyimba, whose game at home against FC Taraba was shifted till Monday due to heavy rain, which caused the pitch at the Enyimba International Stadium to be unplayable.
Results
Kano Pillars 1-2 Nasarawa
Bayelsa Utd 0-1 Sharks
Lobi Stars 1-0 FC Ifeanyiubah
Akwa Utd 2-2 Giwa FC
Rangers 1-1 Dolphins
Sunshine 5-0 El-Kanemi
Warri Wolves 1-0 Wikki
Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland
Kwara Utd 1-0 3SC
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