Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt returned to the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL summit on Sunday after defeating Abia Warriors of Umuahia 1-0 with an Ndifreke Effiong penalty goal in the 58th minute at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. This victory brought their total to 25 points from 13 matches.
Former leaders Remo Stars dropped to second place with 23 points after a 0-2 loss to Katsina United. Other notable results include
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Plateau United beating Nasarawa United 2-0
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Shooting Stars Sports Club winning 1-0 against Bayelsa United with a 15th minute goal by Anthony Okachi
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El-Kanemi Warriors moving into third place with 22 points after a 1-0 win over Akwa United
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Enyimba International and Rangers International both holding 20 points, with Enyimba's game against Sunshine Stars postponed and Rangers drawing 0-0 with Heartland FC
Additionally, Bendel Insurance defeated Kwara United 3-1, and Lobi Stars drew 2-2 with Kano Pillars. The league will continue with Match Day 14 on Wednesday.
