NPFL: Rivers United, Rangers share points as Enyimba beat Kun Khalifat
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineRivers United and Enugu Rangers maintained their joint position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League table after playing out a 1-1 draw on Sunday, while Enyimba boosted their survival hopes with a narrow victory over Kun Khalifat.
The encounter between Rivers United and Rangers presented both sides with an opportunity to move ahead in the title race, but neither could secure maximum points as they settled for a share of the spoils.
The result left the two teams level at the summit as the competition for the league leadership continued.
Elsewhere, Enyimba secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Kun Khalifat to earn three valuable points in their battle against relegation.
However, the victory was not enough to lift the Aba-based former champions out of the relegation zone, leaving them with more work to do to improve their position.
The result nevertheless provides some encouragement for Enyimba as they seek to build momentum and put together a consistent run of performances in the remaining fixtures.
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In another Matchday fixture, Plateau United and Warri Wolves shared the points after playing out a 1-1 draw.
The stalemate denied both sides the opportunity to claim maximum points, with the NPFL campaign continuing to produce closely contested encounters.
Sunday’s results kept Rivers United and Rangers joint leaders, while Enyimba’s victory offered a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation.
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