Rivers United Revive Title Hopes with Victory Over Remo Stars
Rivers United secured a crucial 1-0 win against league leaders Remo Stars in a thrilling encounter in Port Harcourt. The victory has rekindled their hopes of clinching the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title this season.
The decisive goal came in the 84th minute when David Sholumade found the back of the net, sending the home fans into a frenzy.
With this win, Rivers United have closed the gap to just five points behind Remo Stars at the top of the table, making the title race more exciting than ever.
Enyimba Triumph in Oriental Derby Against Abia Warriors
In a fierce oriental derby clash, Enyimba staged a remarkable comeback to defeat city rivals Abia Warriors 2-1. Ijoma Desouza opened the scoring for the People’s Elephant after twenty minutes, giving them the lead.
Despite a resilient performance from Abia Warriors, Enyimba sealed the victory through goals from Joseph Atule and Kalu Nweke, much to the delight of their supporters.
Nasarawa United Secure Vital Win Over Akwa United
Nasarawa United boosted their survival chances with a convincing 2-0 victory against Akwa United at the Lafia City Stadium. Leonard Ugochukwu broke the deadlock just two minutes into the game, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
Abubakar Garba sealed the win for Nasarawa United with a goal five minutes from time, ensuring they collected all three points and moved up the table.
Niger Tornadoes Outclass El-kanemi Warriors
Niger Tornadoes put on a stellar display to defeat El-kanemi Warriors 2-0, with goals from Ahmed Family and Mohammed Hussaini. The victory showcased Tornadoes’ attacking prowess and defensive solidity, earning them a well-deserved win.
Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars Share Spoils in Enugu
In an evenly contested match at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars played out a 1-1 draw. Ahmadu Liman opened the scoring for Sunshine Stars in the ninth minute, but Johnmark Atule equalized for Lobi Stars ten minutes later, ensuring both teams shared the points.
Kwara United Hold Plateau United to Stalemate
Kwara United managed to secure a valuable point as they held Plateau United to a goalless draw in Jos. The result highlighted Kwara United’s defensive resilience and their ability to compete against the top teams in the league.
Full Match Results
- Enyimba 2-1 Abia Warriors
- Katsina Utd 1-1 Bayelsa United
- Lobi 1-1 Sunshine
- Nasarawa Utd 2-0 Akwa Utd
