Rivers United reclaimed the top spot of the Nigeria Premier Football League following their slim win over Kano Pillars as Remo Stars fall to Niger Tornadoes, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Pride of Rivers piped the Sai Masu Gida 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Okon Aniekeme at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
Aniekeme hit a powerful shot from 25 yards to put the hosts in the lead after half an hour, a goal which eventually earned Rivers all points.
In Minna, Remo Stars fell to a 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium.
Godstime Joseph put Tornadoes in front after 26 minutes before Papa Daniel doubled the lead in 40 minutes to make sure the hosts entered the dressing room for halftime with a 2-goal lead.
The home side held on to the lead until Michael Ibe pulled one back after two minutes of additional time following the exhaustion of 90 minutes.
MD 15 Results
Heartland 3-2 Nasarawa Utd
Katsina Utd 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Ikorodu City 4-1 Akwa Utd
El-Kanemi 0-0 Bayelsa Utd
3SC 2-0 Abia Warriors
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Plateau United
Lobi Stars 1-0 Kwara United
Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Remo Stars
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