NPFL side, Rivers United closed gap on top place Remo Stars with a slim over Niger Tornadoes after Remo Stars loss to Bendel Insurance in the match day 28 fixtures played on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Pride of Rivers kept a third consecutive clean sheets to beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
A Samson Obi strike 9 minutes to regulation time sealed the win for the hosts who moved within 8 points of table toppers Remo Stars.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars could not a third consecutive loss away from home after losing 2-1 against Bendel Insurance.
Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi put the hosts in front as early as the 2nd minutes of the game before doubling the lead in the 55th minutes.
Samuel Anakwe pulled one back 8 minutes before time for the visitors, but it was not enough for a comeback.
Remo Stars are still top with 54 points while Rivers United are on 46 points to stay second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League log.
Uche Dozie