Rivers United close in on leaders Remo Stars, Akwa United, Abia Warriors deliver shock wins on their travels as the NPFL heads to the business end.
Rivers United needed a stoppge time winner by central defender Stephen Manyo for them edge visiting Ikorodu City.
‘The Pride of Rivers’ are now five points behind Remo Stars, whose away tie at Lobi Stars was postponed.
They have 52 points from 30 games.
Rivers United have closed in on leaders Remo Stars today, while both Akwa United and Abia Warriors were winners on the road at Kwara United and Heartland FC.
Akwa United are now just two points to safety after they upset home team Kwara United 2-0.
In an ‘Oriental Derby’, Abia Warriors sent Heartland back into relegation zone courtesy of a 1-0 away win.
Ojonugwa Adejoh’s free kick on 81 minutes gave Abia Warriors the full points at Heartland.
They have now shot to third place with 47 points, five points behind second-placed Rivers United.
Katsina United were truly at home today after they trounced El Kanemi 3-0, while Enyimba were held by vsiting Bayelsa United to a 1-1 draw.
