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Rivers United Go Top of NPFL After Narrow Win Over Plateau United

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Rivers United Go Top of NPFL After Narrow Win Over Plateau United

Rivers United reclaimed the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Plateau United.

The decisive moment came early in the match, as Wisdom Samuel found the back of the net in the 11th minute, giving Rivers United a crucial lead they held onto until full time. The victory takes them to 58 points from 34 matches, putting them firmly at the summit of the league table.

Meanwhile, Rangers International slipped to second position after being held to a goalless draw by Niger Tornadoes.

In Aba, Enyimba FC boosted their survival hopes with an emphatic 3-0 win over Katsina United. Goals from Stanley Dimgba, Chidera Michael, and Wonah Williams sealed a dominant performance for the hosts.

Shooting Stars SC were held to a 0-0 draw by Kwara United at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

At the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Kun Khalifat FC cruised to a 3-0 victory over Warri Wolves. Uchechukwu Onuoha starred with a brace, while Mmesoma Nnorom added the third.

In Yenagoa, Wikki Tourists recorded the only away win of the day, edging Bayelsa United 1-0 thanks to a 67th-minute strike from Imamu Bala.

Ikorodu City FC delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Kano Pillars, with goals from Joseph Arumala, Tosin Oyedokun, and Abayomi Ayodeji.

Elsewhere, Barau FC secured a 2-1 win over Remo Stars.

Full Results

Shooting Stars 0-0 Kwara United

Barau FC 2-1 Remo Stars

Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Rangers

Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United

Bayelsa United 0-1 Wikki Tourists

Ikorodu City 3-0 Kano Pillars

Rivers United 1-0 Plateau United

Kun Khalifat 3-0 Warri Wolves

Rivers United’s return to the top sets up an intense title race as the NPFL season approaches its final stretch.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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