Nigerian footballer dies in hospital after on-field collision
Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins collapsed on the field during a Nigerian Premier League match on Sunday and he later died in hospital.
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Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins collapsed on the field during a Nigerian Premier League match on Sunday and he later died in hospital.
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.
League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.
Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.
This week in the Nigeria Premier League saw Akwa United and Nasarawa United score huge victories.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Kwara United | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 25 |
Enugu Rangers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 23 |
Kano Pillars | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 23 |
Enyimba | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 23 |
Akwa United | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +7 | 22 |
Nasarawa United | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | +2 | 20 |
Lobi Stars | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 |
Rivers United FC | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | +3 | 18 |
MFM FC | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
Heartland | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 17 |
Dakkada FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
Jigawa Stars | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 17 |
Abia Warriors | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 16 |
Wikki Tourists | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 16 |
Sunshine Stars | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 16 |
Plateau United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 15 |
Katsina United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 14 |
Ifeanyi Ubah FC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 13 |
Warri Wolves | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 12 |
Adamawa United | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -11 | 7 |