NPFL: Heartland Stuns Rivers United In Owerri

Heartland claimed a stunning 2-0 victory against league leaders Rivers United in matchday 28 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), at the Dam Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State.

It was the Naze Millionaires’ (Heartland) first victory against the Port Harcourt-based Rivers United after five encounters at home. Two goals in the second half from Sunday Chinedu and Mbaoma Chijioke took the hosts to the 16th position with 31 points.

Rivers United’s defeat, the second in 2022, halted their chance of increasing their lead over Plateau but they maintain the first position with 58 points.

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Saturday’s NPFL Results

Enyimba 2-1 Lobi Stars
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Gombe United
Heartland 2-0 Rivers United

Sunday’s NPFL fixtures

Sunshine Stars Vs Akwa United

Kwara United Vs Shooting Stars

MFM Vs Kano Pillars

Remi Stars Vs Rangers International

Plateau United Vs Wikki Tourists

Dakkada FC Vs Abia Warriors

Katsina United Vs Nasarawa United

Chidi Nwoke/NPFL.