NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United stay unbeaten

Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium.

Experienced striker Godwin Obaje, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Akorode Daniel got the goals for Rangers.

Abia Warriors scored from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute through Emeka Obioma.

Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Ikorodu City at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

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Samson Olasupo gave Rivers United the lead in the 19th minute, while Chinemerem Ugwueze extended the lead in first-half stoppage time.

At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Barau FC suffered defeat for the first time this season, going down 4-1 to their hosts, Bendel Insurance.

Kayode Oke bagged a brace for Bendel Insurance, while Suraju Lawal and Jonathan James got the other goals for Insurance.

Aliyu Sugau scored Barau FC’s only goal of the game.

Full Results

Doma United 1-0 Wolves

Bendel Insurance 4-1 Barau FC

Rangers 2-0 Abia Warriors

Rivers United 2-0 Ikorodu City

Shooting Stars 0-0 Nasarawa United

Inter Lagos 1-1 Katsina United

Enyimba 2-0 Plateau United

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