AFCON 2025
Rivers United are showing no sign of weakness on top of the Nigeria Premier Football League as they maintained their four-point gap after matchday 19.
The Pride of Rivers bounced back from the shocking 4-1 loss to Barau last week with a slim win Enugu Rangers in Port Harcourt.
David Sholumade scored the only goal of the tie in the second half to give Finidi George’s men maximum points on Sunday evening.
The Flying Antelopes lacked inspiration from their coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu who is currently with the national team in Morocco at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
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Kano Pillars are gradually putting their early season struggles behind them as the Sai Masu Gida pucked up their fourth win in six matches.
The former champions secured a comfortable 3-0 win Nasawara United as they closer to leaving the relegation zone with two points off Barau FC.
Mustapha Umar, Chidozie Okorie and Mustapha Jibrin got on the scoresheet in the “home” victory.
Enyimba also picked up a 3-0 win over Shooting Stars. The Aba Elephants have been largely inconsistent this season but extended their uneaten run over the Oluyole Warriors to six matches.
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Abia Warriors secured their fourth road trip victory on Sunday as they left Jos with a clean sheet and three points.
Abubakar Taheer’s 68th minute goal secured the win for the Umuahia-based outfit as they stay within Rivers United reach in second place on the log.
Katsina United and El Kanemi Warriors also won away from home with wins over Kun Khalifa and Bayelsa United.
