RIVERS United missed the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Remo Stars on Thursday as they drew 2-2 with Bendel Insurance.
The MatchDay 21 encounter outcome leaves Rivers United in the third spot on the table with 35 points, 1 adrift second-placed 3SC has played one game less and they are 7 points behind leaders Remo Stars.
The oriental derby between Enyimba and Heartland ended 1-1, while Katsina United defeated Plateau United 1-0.
Niger Tornadoes beat Afonja Warriors — Kwara United 2-1 to stay within touching distance with Remo Stars, 3SC and Rivers United.
This is what the foot of the table looks like:
- 15. Sunshine Stars – 24 points
- 16. Plateau United – 23 points
- 17. Bendel Insurance – 22 points
- 18. Lobi Stars – 21 points
- 19. Akwa United – 20 points
- 20. Nasarawa United – 19 points
Results Matchday 21 Nigerian Premier League:
- Enyimba 1-1 Heartland
- Katsina United 1-0 Plateau United
- Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Kwara United
- Rivers United 2-2 Bendel Insurance
- El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 Rangers Int
- Remo Stars 3-2 Abia Warriors
- 3SC 2-0 Nasarawa United
- Ikorodu City 4-1 Kano Pillars
- Akwa United 1-1 Lobi Stars
- Bayelsa United 4-1 Sunshine Stars
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