Zilkifilu's Hat-Trick Leads Ranchers Bees to 4-0 Victory
In a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 2 fixture held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, Ranchers Bees triumphed over Abia Warriors with a decisive 4-0 victory. Former Kano Pillars striker Muhammad Zilkifilu made a significant impact by scoring the first hat-trick of the season, netting goals in the 41st minute, again before halftime, and completing his hat-trick shortly after the hour mark.
Jamilu Yusuf contributed a fourth goal five minutes before the end of the match. This win was particularly notable for Ranchers Bees as it marked their first NPFL victory since March 2010, ending a 14-match winless streak.
The team had previously suffered a 3-1 defeat to Ikorodu City in their season opener. Abia Warriors, managed by Imama Amapakabo, had been held to a goalless draw in their first match against Kun Khalifat.
Ranchers Bees will next face Barau FC in Kano for their Week 3 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
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