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NPFL Wrap: Abia Warriors, Remo Stars win derby ties against Ifeanyi Uba and Sunshine Stars

Abia Warriors romped to a 3-0 victory over Ifeanyi Ubah in another Oriental Derby in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Thursday at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

The hosts are desperate for survival in the top flight did themselves. Tunde Atilola gave Abia Warriors a good start in the Matchday 18 tie when he shot them into the lead in the 26th minute.

Thereafter, second-half goals from Ibrahim Olawoyin in the 51st minute and another from Shedrack Asiegbu in the 68th minute ensured three goals and three points for the hosts.

Abia Warriors with 21 points from 18 games are still in the relegation zone while Ifeanyi Ubah are occupying third spot in Group B with 30 points

In another derby clash, Remo Stars battled to a 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars at the Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu.