NPFL Review: Enyimba thrash Kwara United and Akuneto shines for Rivers

Rivers United took an enormous stride in direction of the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League title on Sunday, as they secured a significant 2-1 victory towards Abia Warriors on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Stanley Eguma’s aspect opened up a 10-point lead over second-placed Plateau United with 5 video games remaining earlier than the tip of the marketing campaign.

Chijoke Akuneto was the hero scoring a brace within the second half as Rivers United rallied again.

On the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, rivals Plateau United faltered within the title race following a 2-1 defeat to Taking pictures Stars.

The guests took the lead within the opening minute via Anthony Okemiri.

Malomo Taofeek put 3SC forward on eight minutes, whereas Samuel Mathias equalised for the guests within the sixty fourth minute.

Moses Omodumueke netted the profitable aim from the penalty spot a minute from time.

In Uyo, holders Akwa United boosted their probabilities of securing third spot courtesy of 1-0 dwelling win towards Remo Stars.

Naibe Akpesiri scored the decisive aim within the 66th minute.

FULL RESULTS
Enyimba 3-0 Kwara Utd
Sunshine Stars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
Katsina Utd 2-1 MFM
Lobi 2-1 Heartland
Akwa Utd 1-0 Remo Stars
Gombe Utd 2-2 Dakkada
3SC 2-1 Plateau Utd
Kano Pillars 1-1 Wikki
Rivers Utd 2-1 Abia Warriors
Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Enugu Rangers