Katsina United defeated Wikki Tourists 5-1 in match day 20 of the Nigerian Professional Football League on Sunday afternoon to go 2 points clear of the relegation zone.
Katsina United was awarded a penalty in the 16th minute of the game, but saved by Wikki Goal Keeper, Ibrahim Pius, before Atule Joseph hit the rebound to give his team the lead.
Rasheed Ahmed scored with a close range tap-in to double Katsina’s lead from a sublime pass by the opening goal scorer Atule Joseph in 35 minutes.
Katsina’s new-signing Samuel Nnoshiri scored to extend his team’s lead just 4 minutes later, assisted by Atule yet again.
Stephen Gopey scores with a left-footed shot to give Wikki Tourist a goal in the second half of the game, assisted by Joel Djondang.
Samuel Kalu restores Katsina’s three-goal lead off Atule’s assist 17 minutes into second half.
Meanwhile JOSEPH ATULE has been involved in 4 of Katsina’s goals.
Rasheed Ahmed heads in a corner from Samuel Kalu to get his brace 16 minutes before stoppage time to confirm all the three points for his team.
Katsina United moves up to 16 on the table while Wikki Tourist remain 15th position.