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NPFL: Remo Stars drop points in title race as Rivers reduce gap to eight

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NPFL: Remo Stars drop points in title race as Rivers reduce gap to eight

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Remo Stars, which hitherto had an 11-point lead over Rivers United, suffered a 2-1 loss against Bendel Insurance in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday.

A brace in each half from Meyiwa Oriteweyinmi lifted the host to victory despite Samuel Anakwe reducing the deficit late on.

In Port Harcourt, Rivers United edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 thanks to Samson Obi’s 83rd minute goal.

Remo Stars lead at the top of the table has been cut to eight points.

They top the log with 54 points.

Rivers United is in second spot with 46 points, while Ikorodu City FC, which secured a 1-0 win against Lobi Stars in Enugu, moved to third place with 44 points.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) dropped to fourth position with 43 points after Friday’s 1-0 loss at Katsina United.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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