NPFL: STANLEY EGUMA’S RIVERS UNITED INCHES CLOSER TO TITLE, PLATEAU UNITED FUMBLES AGAIN

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

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

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

Rivers United rallied again with Chijoke Akuneto scoring a brace within the second half.

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

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

Moses Omodumueke netted the successful objective from the penalty spot a minute from time.

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

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

FULL RESULTS
Enyimba 3-0 Kwara Utd
Sunshine Stars 2-1 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 Rangers