NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises: Katsina United bounce back to winning ways

Defending champions, Katsina United bounced back to winning ways after successfully overcoming Kano Pillars 2-1 in the NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises on Tuesday.

Umar Abubakar and Khalifa Aminu handed Katsina United a two-goal lead at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Ahmad Hassan set up a tensed home stretch when he reduced the deficit for Pillars.

Heartland defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 thanks to Uzom Testimony's 19th minute goal.

MFM FC weren't potent in front of goal and they drew 0-0 against Akwa United.

Kwara United and Warri Wolves settled for a 0-0 draw to wrap up the day's games.

Akwa United are on top of Group A with four points same with MFM FC. Heartland are third with three points while Lobi Stars are pointless after two games in the second group phase of the competition.

In Group B, Warri Wolves have accumulated four points from two games, Kano Pillars and Katsina United have three points each. At the bottom is Kwara United with one point.

Day 10 Results:

Kano Pillars 1-2 Katsina United

Lobi Stars 0-1 Heartland

MFM FC 0-0 Akwa United

Warri Wolves 0-0 Kwara United

Day 11 Fixtures - Wednesday 28th April, 2021

Lobi Stars Vs MFM FC

Akwa United Vs Heartland

Kano Pillars Vs Warri Wolves

Katsina United Vs Kwara United

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