NPFL Round-Up: Rivers United Pick Vital Away Win In Maiduguri As Akwa United Dim Shooting Stars

NPFL Round-Up: Rivers United Pick Vital Away Win In Maiduguri As Akwa United Dim Shooting Stars

Precious Oham

Rivers United secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against El-Kanemi Warriors in a thrilling match day 29 NPFL encounter, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Pride of Rivers took the lead at the restart via Taofeek Olaniyi in the 47th minute before Samson Obi doubled their lead at the hour mark.

Despite a late consolation at the 90th-minute mark, the visitors held on to pick the maximum points at the El-Kanemi Sports Complex to maintain their second position on the log.

In Uyo, second-half goals by Endurance Ebedebiri and Uche Sabastine sealed a vital win for Akwa United over Shooting Stars to keep their survival hopes alive.

Also, in Kano, Nasarawa United kept their survival hopes alive as they continue to battle against the drop, showing grit and sheer determination on the road on match-day 29, securing a crucial 1-1 draw against former Premier League champions, Kano Pillars, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday afternoon.

Ikorodu City and Enyimba FC shared the spoils in an end-to-end 2-2 draw while Remo Stars got the better of Heartland FC with a comfortable 2-0 win.

Bayelsa United defeated struggling Lobi Stars with a narrow win while Abia Warriors beat Bendel Insurance by a lone goal.