Joint top scorers in the Nigeria Premier League, Ibrahim Ajani and Kabiru Sanusi fired blank after the conclusion of match day 24 matches across the country.
Ajani was on duty when his team, Sunshine Stars, traveled to Enugu Rangers, but was unable to hit target despite posting an impressive performance.
Sunshine lost 0-1 to Rangers on match day.
Unlike Ajani’s Sunshine Stars, Sanusi’s Kwara United claimed maximum points in front of their fans. However, Sanusi failed to find the back of the net with central defenders, Ahmed Mohammed and Lukman Ijaiya, ensuring that the fans had something to celebrate.
The star of match day 24 turned out to be Plateau United’s George Akpabio, who scored twice to increase his tally to nine.
Akpabio has scored five goals in five matches in the second round and hit target target four times in the first round.
"I'm happy to be among the top scorers now. I will continue to work harder to always be on the scoresheet," he told SuperSport.com.
Enyimba’s nine-goal hero, Victor Barnabas was unable to increase his tally in the 1-0 victory over hard-fighting Bukola Babes. Former junior international, Samuel Tswanya, converted a penalty to ensure victory for his team after Nonso Elias failed to convert a penalty in the first half.
Super Eagles sensation, Ekigho Ehiosun, was left on the bench during Wednesday’s international friendly against Argentina. The Warri Wolves forward has scored eight times this term.
Ehiosun will away with the Eagles for Sunday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia which means he won't be available for Wolves' road trip to Lobi Stars.
Enugu Rangers had to depend on new boy, Ifeanyi Ekwem for victory as eight-goal wonder-boy, Brendan Ogbu, couldn’t increase his tally.
In Minna, Sibi Gwar scored his seventh goal against Lobi Stars, but Moses Orkuma ensured his team got a point for their trip to Tornadoes.
Pillars’ Gambo Mohammed also reached the seven goal mark with a goal in his side’s 1-2 loss at 3SC. Interestingly, Under-23 international, Gbolahan Salami took his tally to five, while teammate, Sunday Adeyemi also put his name on the scoresheet.
Mohammed expressed satisfaction with his performance despite his team's defeat.
"I came prepared to score and got a goal, but we couldn't win the match. Football is like that," Mohammed said to SuperSport.com.
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