Remo Stars today opened their biggest gap at the top of the NPFL table after they scrapped a 1-0 home win over Plateau United.
They are now 14 points clear of the chasing pack that include Rivers United and Shooting Stars, who face each other tomorrow.
Debutant Samson Olasupo struck in the 74th minute for what proved to be the match winner for Remo Stars.
Remo Stars captain Junior Nduka missed a penalty in the 38th minute and was sent off in stoppage time.
Kano Pillars under interim coach Ahmed Garba ‘Yaro Yaro’ climbed to fourth after they defeated champions Enugu Rangers, while Abia Warriors slipped to seventh on the table on the back of a 1-1 home draw with troubled Nasarawa United.
Ikorodu City, the youngest team in the top league with an average age of 21, continued to amaze after a 2-0 home win over Heartland.
Enyimba are now ninth in the standings after they won 1-0 at Niger Tornadoes thanks to Joseph Atule goal in the second half.
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