Rivers United inch closer to NPFL title; Kano Pillars relegation battle and tight contest for top scorer

Matchday 34 of the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League ended with groups clutching new realities, giants confronted with the chances of sinking and the highest scorers’ race getting fiercer

Rivers United held Rangers Worldwide of Enugu 0-0 on Saturday because the league leaders consolidated on their spectacular run this season. They now lead the log with ten factors over second-placed Plateau United.

Rangers, chasing an computerized European inserting discovered it tough to interrupt Stanley Eguma’s at house.

On Sunday, Heartland defeated Kaduna United 1-0 however the outcome barely mirrored on their standing on the log. The previous CAF Champions League finalist are at present seated 18th on the log, within the relegation zone.

Abia Warriors additionally condemned Kano Pillars again to the relegation zone as they defeated the previous NPFL champions 3-2 in a pulsating encounter.

Niger Tornadoes defeated Nasarawa United however are removed from protected from the drop with simply 40 factors and sitting at fifteenth place.

Within the Uyo derby, Dakkada defeated Akwa United 3-1 however are nonetheless within the relegation zone.

Remo Stars thrashed Lobi Stars 3-1 in Ikenne courtesy of objectives from Sikiru Alimi, Tolulope Ojo, and Samuel Anakwe with Francis Odinaka getting Lobi Stars’ solely objective of the sport.

The win has taken Remo Stars to 3rd on the log as they hope to nick a continental ticket.

Kwara United defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0 in Ilorin with Tremendous Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro in attendance.

Capturing Stars nicked a attract Bauchi as they drew the curtains in opposition to Wikki Vacationers earlier than they got here again to attract the Oluyole Warriors.

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Plateau United have been additionally stunned at house in opposition to Gombe United as they drew 1-1 to bid a close to finish to their title ambitions.

In Ijebu Ode, MFM defeated Enyimba 2-1 however stay rooted on the backside of the log with 4 video games to the tip of the season and 4 factors from security.

Chinedu Akuneto and Victor Mbaoma are tied on 16 objectives as they chase the highest scorer’s award for the season. Mbaoma has now scored 4 instances in two video games as he continued a extremely spectacular season.

Akuneto has additionally been good this season, recording the very best variety of braces this season.