NPFL: Rivers United edge Remo Stars to close gap as Lobi Stars sink further
Rivers United got their title ambition back on track with a win over league leaders, Remo Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 32 encounter in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
A late goal from Boluwaji Sholumade sealed the all-important points at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
After a cagey affair leading to a scoreless situation from the first half to the 80th minute, the hosts got the goal following a great delivery from Taiwo Abdulrafiu and Boluwaji David headed the Pride of Rivers in front in the 84th minutes.
Lobi Stars played a 1-all draw against visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 32 encounters held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Ahmadu Liman opened the score for Sunshine Stars on 19 minutes, but the hosts failed to get the equalizer after they were awarded a penalty after Okafor Onyekachi’s goal-bound shot was handled by a Sunshine defender, but Onyekachi’s subsequent spot-kick was saved by the goalkeeper, keeping the visitors in front at the break.
In the 55th minute, Johnmark Aule calmly slotted home from close range after a well-timed pass from Onyekachi, bringing Lobi Stars back on level terms.
Lobi Stars' momentum in search of a winner ended when goalkeeper Itodo Akor was shown a red card for handling the ball outside his area on 85 minutes.
Lobi Emmanuel Danel comes on for Onyekachi Okafor who is sacrificed in the change as the match ended 1-1.
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Uche Dozie
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