NPFL: Rivers United Closes Gap After Remo Stars Stumble
Rivers United moved to within eight (8) points of leaders Remo Stars after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Niger Tornadoes, as the league leaders lost 2-1 to Bendel Insurance on Match Day 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Nigerian footballer, Chijioke Mbaoma returned to Rivers United after Saudi side Al-Ittihad terminated his two-year contract after five months, due to under-performance.
Second-placed Rivers United needed a win to close the gap and Samson Obi scored the decisive goal for the hosts nine minutes from time as they beat Niger Tornadoes.
FT Rivers Utd 1-0 Tornadoes #RIVTOR #NPFL25
⚽ Samson Obi 83′
— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) March 8, 2025
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Remo Stars
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi bagged a brace for Bendel Insurance, while Arinze Anakwe scored Remo Stars’ only goal of the game.
Remo Stars have 54 points from 28 games, while Rivers United are on 46 points.
Match Day 28 NPFL results
Katsina United 1-0 Shooting Stars
Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Remo Stars
Lobi Stars 0-1 Ikorodu City
Plateau United 1-0 Abia Warriors
Kwara United 2-0 Kano Pillars
Nasarawa United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Enyimba FC 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
Rangers International 1-1 Akwa United
Heartland 1-1 Bayelsa United.
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