Rivers United took a giant stride towards the Nigeria Professional Football League title on Sunday, as they secured a vital 2-1 victory against Abia Warriors at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Stanley Eguma’s side opened up a 10-point lead over second-placed Plateau United with five games remaining before the end of the campaign.
Chijoke Akuneto was the hero scoring a brace in the second half as Rivers United rallied back.
At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, rivals Plateau United faltered in the title race following a 2-1 defeat to Shooting Stars.
The visitors took the lead in the opening minute through Anthony Okemiri.
Malomo Taofeek put 3SC ahead on eight minutes, while Samuel Mathias equalised for the visitors in the 64th minute.
Moses Omodumueke netted the winning goal from the penalty spot a minute from time.
In Uyo, holders Akwa United boosted their chances of securing third spot courtesy of 1-0 home win against Remo Stars.
Naibe Akpesiri scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute.
FULL RESULTS Enyimba 3-0 Kwara Utd Sunshine Stars 2-1 Niger Tornadoes Katsina Utd 2-1 MFM Lobi 2-1 Heartland Akwa Utd 1-0 Remo Stars Gombe Utd 2-2 Dakkada 3SC 2-1 Plateau Utd Kano Pillars 1-1 Wikki Rivers Utd 2-1 Abia Warriors Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Enugu Rangers