Stephen Manyo scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Rivers United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ikorodu Metropolis in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The win helped Finidi George’s aspect scale back the hole on the high of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) desk. Rivers United at the moment are simply 5 factors behind leaders Remo Stars, preserving their title hopes alive.
Ikorodu Metropolis stay in fifth place regardless of the slender defeat.
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors climbed to 3rd within the standings after edging oriental rivals Heartland 1-0 on the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Adejoh Ojonugwa netted the decisive aim 9 minutes from time.
In Aba, nine-time champions Enyimba had been held to a 1-1 draw by Bayelsa United. Ekene Awazie opened the scoring for the hosts within the eighth minute, however Ogba Ifeanyi equalised virtually instantly for the guests.
Akwa United gave their survival hopes a significant enhance with a 2-0 away win over Kwara United in Ilorin. Targets from Osoba Kabir and Uche Sabastine sealed the much-needed victory for the Promise Keepers.
On the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United ran out snug 3-0 winners over El-Kanemi Warriors, because of strikes from Moses Effiong, Bello Lukman, and Abdul Taofeek.
Full NPFL Outcomes:
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Heartland 0-1 Abia Warriors
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Enyimba 1-1 Bayelsa United
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Rivers United 1-0 Ikorodu Metropolis
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Katsina United 3-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
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Kwara United 0-2 Akwa United
