By John Egbokhan
The excitements of the Nigeria Premier League continued Sunday as Sunshine Stars returned to the top of the table in sparkling style after a 4-0 thumping of Giwa FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.at home.
On a day that of big scoring victories for the likes of Kano Pillars and Akwa United, the Akure-based side now have 43 points from 23 matches, a point a more than Enyimba., who had jumped to the top after drawing 1-1 with Bayelsa United at the Oghara stadium in Delta State.
Prince Aggreh grabbed a hat-trick to boost his confidence going into the Super Eagles training camp that opens today in Abuja, with Stephen Eze also finding the back of the net at the Akure Twonship stadium.
Reigning champions Kano Pillars were also in devastating form yesterday after shooting down visiting Shooting Stars 4-0.. The win has now extended their unbeaten run to four matches under coach Mohammed Babaganaru replaced sacked Okey Emordi, after a string of poor results.
Pillars now have 37 points from 23 games, just five points behind second-placed Enyimba , who they play in a titanic clash on Wednesday.
Meanwhile at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu, former Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi launched his coaching stint at IfeanyiUbah in flying form after leading his side to an hard-fought 3-2 against Rangers .
Wikki Tourists won 1-0 at Kwara United, while there were also home wins for Akwa United, who defeated Sharks 3-1, Nasarawa defeated Heartland 2-0 and Warri Wolves pipped Dolphins 1-0, leaving both Port Harcourt-based sides in the throes of relegation.
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