NPFL ROUNDUP: Rivers United dump Enugu Rangers, Enyimba close in at the top

Jasper Chinedu Last Updated: April 21, 2024

Today, Rivers United made their way out of the relegation zone after a 2-0 home win over league leaders Enugu Rangers, while Enyimba stayed on course to challenge for the title after hard-fought draw at Sunshine Stars.

31 matchdays down

7️⃣ more to go#NPFL24 #TheFinalStretch pic.twitter.com/tXRwyn4HzO

— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) April 21, 2024

Rivers United now have 37 points from 25 matches, while Sunshine Stars were sucked into the drop zone after they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Enyimba.

The away draw by second-placed Enyimba meant they are now two points behind Rangers.

NPFL ROUNDUP: Rivers United dump Enugu Rangers, Enyimba close in at the top

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Veteran Rabiu Ali rolled back the years with a brace for Pillars against Gombe.

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Jasper Chinedu Last Updated: April 21, 2024

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