Red-hot striker, Junior Lokosa, has grabbed a brace in the 5-3 demolition of FC IfeanyiUbah on Wednesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in MatchDay 15 tie of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Lokosa netted the first goal of the night from the spot in 60th minute, just as the former Bridge Boys of Lagos lad doubled the lead after five minutes to extend his goal run to 14 this season.
Pillars’ Nyima Nwagua also made the headlines after converting Alassan Ibrahim assist in the 82nd minute.
With 24 points from 15 games, Pillars are placed second behind Lobi Stars, while FC IfeanyiUbah are 15th on log.
In other NPFL games, Rivers United spanked Heartland 2-0, Lobi held Abia Warriors in Umuahia, Kwara United forced Sunshine Stars to a two-all draw, Rangers thrashed Rangers Yobe Desert Stars three nil, just as Nasarawa defeated Katsina United by 2-1.