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Kano Pillars produced a commanding performance on Sunday, thrashing Doma United 4-1 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 4 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa opened the scoring for Pillars in the 20th minute with a fine finish, while Rabiu Ali doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute after missing a penalty earlier.
Doma United reduced the deficit through Rilwan Sadiq in the 53rd minute, but Musa restored Pillars’ two-goal lead with his second of the match in the 77th minute.
Nasairu Salihu completed the rout in the 90th minute as Pillars secured a convincing victory.
Despite the defeat, Doma United remained top of the table with nine points, while Barau FC followed closely after recording two wins and two draws.
In Aba, Enyimba suffered another setback after losing 1-0 to Inter Lagos, leaving the former African champions without a point from their opening three matches.
Enugu Rangers also secured an impressive 4-2 away victory over Kun-Khalifat in Owerri. Folarin Temitope and Waheed scored for Rangers in the first half, while 19-year-old Chimobi Igwilo added a second-half brace. Kun-Khalifat also scored an own goal late in the match.
Plateau United defeated 10-man 3SC 3-1 in Jos, while Rivers United held Nasarawa United to a 1-1 draw in Lafia.
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors defeated Sporting Lagos 2-0 in Lagos, while Warri Wolves edged Kwara United 1-0 in Ozoro, with Eventus Itolowo scoring the only goal in the seventh minute.
