League giants, Rivers United secured a slim victory away from home for the first time this season against Kun Khalifat, while Plateau United piped Bendel Insurance to wrap up match day 12 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Pride of Rivers ensured maximum points were gotten at the DAN Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, as they played newly promoted sides, Kun Khalifat FC.
After a cagey encounter that left the score goalless for more than the one-hour mark, the George Finidi-led side found themselves in front after a goal by Maclyn Biokpo in the 78th minute as they went on to win by a goal to nil.
At the new Jos Stadium, Plateau United got a 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance after a Saka Gafar goal on 56 minutes was enough for the Peace Boys to get maximum points.
The result takes Rivers United closer to the top three with a point adrift of third place, Ikorodu City, and three goals less than table toppers, Nasarawa United, with a game to spare.
Kun Khalifat FC move to the bottom four with 12 points after 12 matches, while Plateau United find themselves in 15th position with 15 points after 12 matches.
Bendel Insurance are 19th on the log with 9 points garnered after playing 12 matches.
Uche Dozie