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‘Tosin Oluwalowo
Jigawa Golden Stars were in superb form on Wednesday, defeating home side Abia Warriors 3-1 in their match-day four game of the Nigeria Professional Football League at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Wednesday.
Jigawa were the only side to win away in the 10 matches played across the country, securing their first away victory since 2008.
Warriors took an early lead through Utibe Archibong, who nodded home Nzube Anaezemba’s free kick in the seventh minute.
Olasukanmi Quadiri however drew Jigawa level in the 24th minute after a scramble in the box.
The home side missed a chance to go ahead, with Anaezemba missing a penalty kick on the hour mark.