Rivers United defeat Rangers, Enyimba hold Sunshine Stars, NPFL matchday 31 summary
Rivers United moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory over league leaders Enugu Rangers, while Enyimba maintained their title challenge with a hard-fought draw against Sunshine Stars on matchday 31 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League.
With their latest win, Rivers United now have 37 points from 25 matches, to secure a safer position on the league standings.
On the other hand, Sunshine Stars found themselves in the drop zone after being held to a 1-1 draw by Enyimba International FC.
Enyimba’s draw against Sunshine Stars kept them two points behind the league leaders, maintaining their position as serious contenders for the title.
Plateau United climbed to fourth place after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Remo Stars, accumulating 50 points from 31 matches.
Kano Pillars displayed dominance with a comfortable 4-0 win against bottom club Gombe United, while Kwara United boosted their survival hopes with a crucial 1-0 home win over Akwa United. Katsina United emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Sporting Lagos.
