Rivers United edged closer to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after a crucial 1-0 win over leaders Remo Stars. The match, played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, saw Rivers United’s Boluwaji David score the winning goal in the 84th minute, although some reports mention Tolu Sholumade as the scorer. This victory narrowed Remo Stars’ lead to five points, with Rivers United now having 55 points from 32 matches, while Remo Stars have 60 points from 31 games.
Current Standings:
– Remo Stars: 60 points (31 games)
– Rivers United: 55 points (32 games)
This win has reignited Rivers United’s title ambitions, and they’ll be hoping to capitalize on any future slips by Remo Stars. The match was a closely contested one, with Rivers United holding on for a vital win that keeps their slim title hopes alive.
The NPFL is heating up, with several teams vying for the top spots and battling relegation.
Here are the results from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 32 matches
– *Nasarawa United’s crucial win*: Nasarawa United defeated Akwa United 2-0 in Lafia, moving out of the relegation zone. Akwa United’s loss was compounded by a second-half red card, which Nasarawa United capitalized on to score twice.
– Enyimba’s comeback win: Enyimba came from behind to beat Abia Warriors 2-1 in Aba, lifting them to seventh place with 46 points. Although Joseph Atule wasn’t mentioned as the hero in available reports, Enyimba’s win was a significant result.
– Niger Tornadoes’ win: Niger Tornadoes returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors, giving them a boost in the league.
– Mid-table clashes:
-Kwara United vs Plateau United: The match ended 0-0 in Jos.
– Bayelsa United vs Katsina United: The teams drew 1-1 in Katsina.
– Lobi Stars vs Sunshine Stars: Lobi Stars fought back to draw 1-1 with Sunshine Stars, with JohnMark Aule scoring his first-ever NPFL goal.
– Goalless draws:
– Ikorodu City vs 3SC: The match ended 0-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
– Bendel Insurance vs Rangers International: The teams played out a 0-0 draw in Benin.
– Shooting Stars vs Ikorodu City: The match ended 0-0 in Ibadan.
These results have significant implications for the league standings, with Rivers United closing in on leaders Remo Stars after their 1-0 win. The top of the table currently looks like this:
– Remo Stars: 60 points (31 games)
– Rivers United: 55 points (32 games)
