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NPFL Match Day 13 Results: How Rivers United Returned To Top Spot
By Aderonke Ojo
Ibadan, Nov. 24, 2024 (NAN) Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt on Sunday returned to the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) summit following results of Match Day 13 as strong rivals Remo Stars FC faltered.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Abia Warriors of Umuahia 1-0 after an Ndifreke Effiong 58th minute goal from the penalty kick spot.
Effiong’s goal in the match at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium helped them to move to 25 points from 13 matches, after seven wins, four draws and two losses.
Former leaders Remo Stars dropped to second with 23 points from 13 matches after seven wins, two draws and four losses, following a 0-2 loss to hosts Katsina United.
Plateau United of Jos beat visiting Nasarawa United of Lafia 2-0 to bolster their position.
Shooting Stars Sports Club also struggled to a 1-0 win over visiting Bayelsa United of Yenago.
A 15th minute goal by Anthony Okachi at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan gave them the win.
El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri had on Saturday beaten Akwa United of Uyo 1-0 to move into third place on the table with 22 points from 13 games.
Enyimba International of Aba remained in fourth place with 20 points from 12 matches, with their week 13 game against Sunshine Stars of Akure on hold.
Rangers International of Enugu are in fifth place with 20 points also, after a goalless draw with hosts Heartland FC ain Owerri on Saturday.
Bendel Insurance of Benin had also beaten Kwara United of Ilorin 3-1, while Lobi Stars of Makurdi drew 2-2 with visiting Kano Pillars in Lafia.
NAN reports that the league will enter Match Day 14 on Wednesday.
Match Day 13 results in 2024/2025 NPFL
Following are the results of Match Day 13 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday.
Rivers United FC 1-0 Abia Warriors FC
Shooting Stars FC 1- 0 Bayelsa United FC
Plateau United FC 2-0 Nasarawa United FC
Katsina United FC 2-0 Remo Stars FC
Enyimba International FC Vs Sunshine Stars FC (postponed ) (NAN)
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