These consisted of six home victories and two draws. A total of 16 goals were scored in the eight matches played.
Both teams made changes to their squads from last week. Rivers United played without their highest goalscorer, Rafiu Kayode, as a result of accumulated cards. The first 10 minutes of the game was a cautious affair and that played out for the rest of the first half.However, after a string of unsuccessful attempts, the breakthrough finally came for the hosts in the 76th minute after a drop ball from Remo Stars’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole hit Kazie Enyinnaya.Meanwhile, the victory keeps Rivers United in the top spot with 61 points while Remo Stars dropped to the fourth position with 46points.
Tornadoes’ defeat sent them to the 15th position with 36 points while Akwa United grabs the fifth position with 44 points.There were two draws played over the weekend. One was the Southwestern derby in Ibadan between Shooting Stars against MFM and the other Lobi Stars against Sunshine Stars.NPFL Preview: Rivers United face tough test in Port Harcourt against third-placed Remo Stars
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