The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League title took a new turn on Sunday as Rivers United reduced Remo Stars’ lead at the top of the table to five points after a 1-0 win in Port Harcourt in a MatchDay 32 game.
Despite holding on for 84 minutes, Taiwo Abdulrafiu and Boluwaji David combined together to break the visitors’ heart with the only goal of the game.
It was a great delivery from Abdulrafiu with David connecting to give his side 1-0 victory as the team continued to push for the league title, albeit Remo still having one outstanding game.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United boosted their survival hope with a 2-0 defeat of Akwa United, dragging their opponents back to relegation zone.
One goal apiece in each half by Ugochukwu Leonard and Abubakar Garba helped Nasarawa to a 2-0 victory as they continued to escape relegation.
Enyimba also claimed the bragging rights during the Aba derby, defeating their sister club, Abia Warriors, 2-1 while it ended goalless between Plateau United and Kwara United in Jos.
Katsina United also came from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Bayelsa United with Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars settling for draw as they both continue their journey to the lower league, the Nigeria National League.
