Plateau beat 3SC,Retain top spot as enyimba pip pillars

Plateau United continued to strengthen their strong hold on the top of the Nigeria Professional League table following their 2-0 win against relegation battlers 3SC on matchday-32 in Jos on Sunday, soccerduet reports A goal in each half from Emmanuel Odafe and Ibeh Johnson in the 16th and 78th minute respectively, secured the three vital points for Plateau United. With the win, Plateau United took their point tally to 58, and three points ahead of second place MFM while 3SC maintain 16th spot with 40 points. In Sagamu, MFM FC pipped bottom team Remo Stars 1-0 to keep the pressure on leaders Plateau United. MFM's goal was scored by Austin Ogunye in the 71st minute. In the 55th minute, league top scorer, Stephen Odey missed the chance to take his goals account to 19 after his penalty was saved. The win means MFM retain second spot and are now on 55 points. In Maiduguri, title contenders Akwa United lost 1-0 to El-Kanemi Warriors. Tchoanfine Pade was the hero for El-Kanemi as his 26th minute goal, sealed the win for his side. Despite the loss, Akwa still remain third on 51 points and El-Kanemi are fifth on 49 points. And in Calabar, Enyimba gave their chance of fighting for the league title a big boost after defeating 10-man Kano 1-0. Mfon Udoh's 71st minute penalty was enough to seal the win for Enyimba. With 10 minutes left in the first half, Junior Lokosa of Kano Pillars was shown a straight red card. The win means Enyimba are still in the fourth spot and have 50 points. In other matchday 32 games played in other venues across the country, ABS forced Katsina United to a 2-2 draw in Katsina, in Bauchi, Wikki Tourist edged Sunshine Stars 2-1, IfeanyiUbah held home team Abia Warriors to a 0-0 draw, Nasarawa United beat visiting Niger Tornadoes 1-0 and Gombe, playing at home were held to a 0-0 draw by Lobi Stars. In Enugu, the game between league champions Rangers and Rivers United was postponed due to heavy downpour. NPFL matchday 32 results: Plateau United 2 vs 0 3SC Remo Stars 0 vs 1 MFM Enyimba 1 vs 0 Kano Pillars El-Kanemi 1 vs 0 Akwa United Katsina United 2 vs 2 ABS Abia Warriors 0 vs 0 Ifeanyiubah Wikki Tourist 2 vs 1 Sunshine Stars Nasarawa United 1 vs 0 Niger Tornadoes Gombe 0 vs 0 Lobi Stars

If neymar leaves barcelona

Luis Suarez is keeping his fingers crossed, that team-mate Neymar does not leave Barcelona this summer. The Uruguay striker says it will be a ‘pity’ if Neymar joins Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013 from Santos, with Suarez arriving at Camp Nou the following year. The pair have formed a bond at the club, and with Lionel Messi, forming the famed ‘MSN’ attack. Suarez wants the Brazilian to stay, but will not hold it against Neymar if he moves to PSG. “It will be a pity if he leaves Barcelona,” Suarez said at a press conference ahead of their match with Real Madrid. “If he leaves, it will not change our affection for him. We all want him to stay. He is one of the best three players in the world and we need to enjoy him.”