Rivers United extend lead to 10 points as Enyimba climb up to fourth

Rivers United defeated closeat rivals Plateau United 2- in their NPFL Matchday 31 face to open up up a 10-point hole atop the NPFL standings. Chijioke Akuneto opened the scoring from the penalty place in the very first 50 % ahead of adding a next in the 2nd 50 % to wrap up the factors for the home facet. It was the forward’s 14th league goal of the year, earning him the joint topscorer in the division.

Gombe United claimed a 3-2 get more than Heartland at the Pantami Stadium in their NPFL Matchday 31 clash. AbdulAzeez Yusuf opened the scoring for the Savannah Scorpions with the 14th purpose of his debut year prior to Samaila Bello and Barnabas Daniel set them 3- up. Chukwudi Nwaodu and Chijioke Mbaoma scored for Heartland as they sought to steal a issue.

Katsina United moved three factors crystal clear of the relegation with a 2- get more than Niger Tornadoes. Objectives from Ahmed Taofeek and Madaki Alkali Dauda ended up more than enough for the Chanji Boys.

Enyimba moved up to fourth position right after right after 2- get in excess of Sunshine Stars in Aba in their NPFL Matchday 31 come across. Emeka Obioma and Samuel Stone acquired the ambitions for the People’s Elephant, who are now only 3 details away from a continental position.

Rangers claimed a 2-1 get in excess of a spirited Wikki Tourist facet in Awka as they managed to keep keep of third position on the NPFL standings. A brace from Christian Nnaji sandwiched an effort and hard work from Christopher John for Wikki, who continue to be in the major 50 % of the league.

Akwa United had been held at property by MFM in their very first meeting in Uyo because the Promise Keepers routed them 5-2 to gain the league title previous period.

Remo Stars dropped points in a Southwest derby for the very first time this period right after Capturing Stars held them to a 1-1 attract at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Sikiru Alimi opened the scoring for the Sky Blue Stars from the penalty location before Ebuka Anaekwe equalised for the residence facet shortly following.

Relegation-threatened Lobi Stars secured a 3-1 get more than Kwara United in their NPFL Matchday 31 clash in Makurdi. The dwelling facet took the direct by Chinonso Okonkwo before Samuel Tiza equalised for Kwara United just ahead of half-time. Next 50 % goals from Olamilekan Adams and Nanen Imenger gave Lobi Stars all a few factors.

Nasarawa United defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 in their fixture in Lafia. Abubakar Abdullahi and Aliyu Abdullahi set the Good Miners two ambitions up before Augistine Njoku scored a consolation objective for the Umuahia Landlords.