FC Taraba remain top after match day 3

Steve Dede 12:00 - 24 March 2015

Nigeria Premier League leaders FC Taraba were held to a goalless draw at home by Lobi

Despite being held at home by Lobi Stars, FC Taraba still undefined of the Nigeria Premier League after match day three.

The league leaders played out a 0-0 draw with their visitors from Markudi at the Jolly Nyame Stadium on Sunday, March 22.

Despite playing without most of their regulars due to injuries, Heartland FC of Owerri recorded the biggest win of the season so far with a 5-2 thrashing of Nasarawa United FC.

The Naze Millionaires on Sunday, March 22 got their goals from Bright Ejike, who got a brace, an Ebere Odiche first half free kick, Fred Okwara, and Joseph Iniobong.

Heartland have six points from their two matches and will go top if they win their postponed game against champions Kano Pillars.

Kano Pillars game against Shooting Stars and Dolphins against Warri Wolves have been postponed.

After last week's defeat to Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists FC were held to 1-1 by Kwara United FC led by former Wikki Tourists FC coach, Tunde Abdulrahman.

After the undefinedat Dolphins a match day two win against El Kanemi, Kwara United are still unbeaten this season and are fifth on the league.

Sharks of Port Harcourt got their first win of the season after beating Akwa United by a lone goal at the Liberation Stadium.

This loss puts Akwa United FC's new coach Zachary Baraje under pressure with only one point.

Enyimba FC beat Bayelsa United FC by a lone goal earning them their first win of the season.

Last season’s highest scorer Mfon Udoh scored the game's only goal.

They were held to a draw on opening day at home by Akwa United and now have now have five points from three games.

Bayelsa United are in 19th position with only one point.

Nnewi based Ifeanyi Uba FC formerly known as Gabros International bounced back from last game defeat to Sunshine Stars by beating Enugu Rangers by a lone goal.

The newly promoted side won the game though a Chibuzor Okonkwo 25-yard free kick.

El Kanemi Warriors were 3-1 winners against visiting Abia Warriors.

Goals from Sunday Ayantunji,Ibrahim Mustapha and Tammy Tams gave the home side a comfortable victory despite Ifeanyi Onyeali’s brief equalizer in the 35th minute.

Giwa FC got their first win of the season with a lone goal against Sunshine Stars of Akure.

The Jos Elephants now have four points from a possible nine.

Results:

Enyimba 1 - 0 Bayelsa United

Taraba 0 - 0 Lobi Stars

Sharks 1 - 0 Akwa United

Ifeanyi Uba 1 - 0 Enugu Rangers

Giwa 1 - 0 Sunshine Stars

El Kanemi Warriors 3 - 1 Abia Warriors

Wikki Tourist 1 - 1 Kwara United

Heartland 5 - 2 Nasarawa United

Standings: