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Ranchers Bees stung Abia Warriors to record their first win of the season at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Monday evening.
The Kaduna-based side sealed an emphatic win over the visitors as they bounced back with a win after their opening-day loss to Ikorodu City.
Muhammed Zulfikilu registered the first hat-trick of the NPFL season, powering the hosts to a comprehensive 4-0 win.
Zulfikilu scored the opener a few minutes after the blast of the first whistle with a thunderous strike from range.
The forward doubled the lead with another fine strike before halftime as the visitors struggled to contain their hosts.
Zulfililu sealed his hat-trick off an assist from Jamilu Yusuf Onga six minutes into the second half.
The home fans treated Muhammed Zulfililu to a standing ovation as he majestically walked to the bench in the 81st minute after a memorable performance.
Jamilu Yusuf Onga inflicted the last dose of venom on the Warriors to cap a brilliant outing in front of the home crowd.
The win takes Ranchers Bees to fourth on the NPFL table with three points after two matches.
Ranchers Bees will travel to FC Barau on match day 3, while Abia Warriors will hope to get their first win of the season when they welcome Ikorodu City in Umuahia.
