Katsina United has expressed satisfaction with their goalless draw against Heartland in Owerri, labeling the result as “a valuable point secured away from home.”
The match, held at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, saw both teams miss several clear-cut chances.
This draw brings Katsina United’s total points to four from their three opening fixtures in the new season.
The current Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings see Katsina United sitting eighth with four points from three matches, while Heartland is at the bottom with just one point from three games.
The top five teams are Remo Stars, Rivers United, Niger Tornadoes, Sunshine Stars, and El-Kanemi Warriors.
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Katsina United’s four points place them in a promising position, with a chance to move up the rankings. Currently, they sit eighth, just behind Enyimba and ahead of Shooting Stars.
Katsina United players.
Katsina United’s recent form has been mixed, with a draw against Heartland, a win over Bendel Insurance (2-1), and a loss to Plateau United (1-0).
Heartland’s recent losses have impacted their standing, leaving them at the bottom of the table.
Their recent form has been poor, with losses to Rivers United (3-1) and Kwara United , and a win over Enyimba
Bayelsa United and Ikorodu City are just above Heartland in the standings.
The two teams have a history of closely contested matches, with five of their last eight encounters ending in draws. In their last 10 games, Heartland has won four, while Katsina United has secured three victories.
Other notable news in the NPFL includes Remo Stars reclaiming the top spot, Tornadoes securing an away win, Nasarawa United’s boss Dogo apologizing to fans after a home loss, and Lobi Stars giving coach Agagbe a five-match ultimatum.
The NPFL season is still in its early stages, with many games left to play. Will Katsina United’s recent draw prove to be a turning point in their season? Only time will tell.
The NPFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several teams vying for the top spot.
