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 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +13 | 36 |
Kano Pillars | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | +7 | 36 |
Akwa United | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | +12 | 34 |
Enugu Rangers | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 30 |
Enyimba | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 30 |
Nasarawa United | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 30 |
Rivers United FC | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | +3 | 29 |
Dakkada FC | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
Lobi Stars | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 28 |
Abia Warriors | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | +6 | 27 |
Heartland | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 26 |
Plateau United | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | +6 | 25 |
Wikki Tourists | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | +1 | 24 |
Jigawa Stars | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 23 |
MFM FC | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 21 |
Sunshine Stars | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 19 |
Warri Wolves | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 19 |
Katsina United | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 18 |
Ifeanyi Ubah FC | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -6 | 16 |
Adamawa United | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 12 |