Rivers United defeated Katsina United 1-0 today after the second half was delayed following heavy rain the previous day.
Ubong Friday was the match winner courtesy of his 17th minute goal.
Rivers United thus climbed to second in the standings with 42 points from 26 matches, nine points adrift of leaders Remo Stars.
Bendel Insurance climbed to eighth on the table after they beat Ikorodu City 2-1 Thursday.
Stanley Okoroma and Uche Collins scored for home team Insurance, while Shola Adelani netted his eighth goal of the season for Ikorodu City.
