Rivers United FC
2nd in Nigerian Professional League2024 Fixtures
The move bound to cause disarray given CAF deadline of Aug. 31 for federations to send in their inter-club representatives for the 2020/2021 season.
Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.
The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.
Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.
Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day
Plateau United failed to capitalise on MFM's slip up, while Enugu Rangers made it three wins on the trot.
League leaders Plateau United suffered a shock defeat on a day when all 10 home teams walked away with three points.
Akwa United's title challenge faces a stern test on Wednesday when they travel to Port Harcourt for a rescheduled NPFL fixture against Rivers United.
Plateau United maintained their five-point lead at the top of the standings, while Akwa United kept the pressure on the league leaders.
Rivers United, Nigeria's last representatives in CAF competition, were eliminated from the Confederation Cup after a 2-1 defeat by FUS Rabat.
Nigerian Pro League Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Remo Stars | 12 | +7 | 23 |
2 | Rivers United FC | 12 | +6 | 22 |
3 | Enyimba | 12 | +5 | 20 |
4 | Enugu Rangers | 12 | +3 | 19 |
5 | El Kanemi Warrior.. | 12 | +1 | 19 |
6 | Kano Pillars | 12 | +1 | 18 |
7 | Kwara United | 12 | +4 | 17 |
8 | Ikorodu City | 12 | +2 | 17 |
9 | Niger Tornadoes | 12 | +1 | 17 |
10 | Heartland | 12 | 0 | 16 |
11 | Sunshine Stars | 12 | -4 | 16 |
12 | Shooting Stars SC | 12 | -1 | 15 |
13 | Abia Warriors | 12 | -4 | 15 |
14 | Bayelsa United | 12 | -5 | 14 |
15 | Katsina United | 12 | -2 | 13 |
16 | Plateau United | 12 | 0 | 12 |
17 | Akwa United | 12 | -2 | 12 |
18 | Nasarawa United | 12 | -4 | 12 |
19 | Lobi Stars | 12 | -5 | 12 |
20 | Bendel Insurance .. | 12 | -3 | 9 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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Top Assists
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