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Kano Pillars surged to the top of the table, after an away draw, as NPFL sides observed a minute silence for Kano Pillars defender .
The matches between Akwa United vs Heartland, and Go Round vs Plateau United were postponed due to continental engagements in midweek.
Of the eight matches played there were four wins, an away win and three draws, and a total of thirteen goals scored as only the game between MFM FC and Lobi Stars did not produce a goal.
Two goal wins
Yobe Desert Stars defeated Elkanemi Warriors by an own goal by Williams in the 14th minute, while Chidiebere Ajoku scored the second as Yobe held on for all three points.
Niger Tornadoes defeated Abia Warriors via second half goals by Ibrahim Babawo in the 73rd minute, and Bolaji Adeyemo in the 80th minute.
Other wins
Enyimba International defeated Sunshine Stars 2 - 1, through goals by Stephen Chukwude in the 12th minute, Sunshine restored parity through an own goal by Anaemena, he however made up for his mistake by scoring what turned out to be the winner in the 70th minute.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah returned to winning ways when they defeated Nasarawa United by a lone goal scored by Pascal Seka in the 55th minute.
The only away win saw Rivers United defeat Kwara United by a lone goal scored in the 94th minute by Chikere Osita.
Draws
Wikki tourist and played out a 1 - 1draw with Katsina United , the hosts took the lead when Tanze heads in Isaac Giwa's free kick, however the visitors equalised in the 87th minute through substitute Usule.
2016 NPFL Champions Rangers International also were forced to a draw at home by Kano Pillars. The home side took the lead through Godwin Aguda just before half time, but Kano equalised through Junior Lokosa's ninth goal of the season.
The game between last season runners-Up MFM and Lobi Stars ended in a draw at the Agege stadium, which was the only match without goals.
The NPFL continues with matchday 10 on Sunday, March 4.
Here are the Fixtures
Heartland FC vs Lobi Stars FC
Katsina United FC vs Akwa United FC
Nasarawa United FC vs Wikki Tourists FC
Rivers United FC vs FC Ifeanyiubah
Abia Warriors vs FC Kwara United FC
El-Kanemi Warriors vs FC Niger Tornadoes
FC Plateau United vs FC Yobe Desert Stars
FC Kano Pillars FC vs Go Round FC
Sunshine Stars FC vs Rangers Int’l FC
Enyimba Int’l FC vs MFM FC