Nasarawa United recoded their biggest win of the season against second-placed Rivers United to climb to third in the NPFL standings.
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The 4-1 victory at home in Lafia has now pushed them back into contention for the NPFL championship as they have 50 points from 31 matches, two points behind Rivers United and four points adrift of leaders Enugu Rangers.
Striker Ngei Oluka-Efor opened the scoring with a left-footed volley after just three minutes with left back Sam Pam the assist provider.
Three minutes later, right back Abubakar Abdullahi, rose highest to nod home the second goal of the evening after being picked up by Ifeanyi Okechukwu.
Rivers’ woes grew from bad to worse as Chimezie Victor powered home a ferocious curler after benefiting from a world-class pass by John Joshua in the 15th minute.
Both teams returned to the locker rooms with Half-time scores at 3-1, with Taiwo Abdulrafiu scoring the consolation for Rivers United to reduce the deficit in the 24th minute with a spectacular free-kick.
Jofrank Istifanus brought matters to rest in the 58th minute with a delightful finish.
United will proceed to Lagos for their next match against Kwara United FC, next weekend.
In a related development, an appreciative Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, rewarded each of Nasarawa United goals with the sum of a million Naira, making it a total of four million Naira to boost the team.
Abia Warriors beat visiting Niger Tornadoes in Monday’s other NPFL game to climb to fifth position with 49 points.
